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Review – Musical brings back the innocence of Elvismania

Theatre critic Cary Ginell saw Bye Bye Birdie on opening night and had a few things to say!

“Conejo Players’ current production, which opened March 25, uses a rich cast of characters to tell the story of an Elvis-like teen idol whose forthcoming induction is prefaced by one last publicity stunt, one that upends the lives of the frantic teenagers of fictional Sweet Apple, Ohio.”

“Brendan Lynch’s Albert is a manic-depressive who is either congratulating himself on his P.R. brilliance or wringing his hands over his client, who is basically a cardboard cutout in gold lamé.”

“Albert’s mother, Mae, has the most laugh lines of any character, and Eve Kiefer hits each one of Mae’s lines out of the park.”

“Devery Holmes does her usual superb job as director while hubby, Jim Holmes, and Shelley Saxer do a marvelous job with the singers.”

Bye Bye Birdie runs through April 11, don’t miss it!

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Review – Conejo Players heads down the rabbit hole in ‘Harvey’

Theatre critic Cary Ginell saw ‘Harvey’ on opening night and had a few things to say!

“How an actor portrays Elwood is central to any production’s success, and John Eslick provides a near-perfect performance as this polite and courteous fellow …”

“Judy Diderrich nearly runs away with the play …”

“Local veteran character actor Dale Alpert fits right into his portrayal of Dr. William Chumley …”

Harvey continues through Feb. 12, don’t miss it!

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Auditions for Harvey, Bye Bye Birdie are coming soon!

The 2022 season is kicking off with a bang with Harvey and Bye Bye Birdie to start off the year. And we can’t have a show without a cast!

Now’s your chance to audition for these two shows. Nov. 7-9, 2021 we’ll be seeing actors for the comedy play Harvey.

Beginning Jan. 2 and running through Jan. 4 of 2022, come audition for a part in Bye Bye Birdie!

All the information is on our auditions page, click below to find out more. We can’t wait to see you at the theatre!

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Announcing our 2022 season!

With a return to (almost) normal, the Conejo Players is proud to present a diverse and exciting season for 2022.

Picking up where we left off in 2020, we invite you back to join us for fabulous musical adventures as we present the hugely popular Bye Bye Birdie; and the hilarious romp from everyone’s favorite country queen Dolly Parton, 9 to 5. Completing the Mainstage season is the Pulitzer prize-winning Harvey and the riveting The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime.

This season, we are also pleased to bring you the fast-paced and witty The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in our Conejo Artists Theatre (CAT) lineup and for our Youth Theatre season, two delightful productions: The Music Man, Jr. and Bye Bye Birdie Young Performers Edition. And finally, wrapping up the year, don’t miss Home for the Holidays, a fun celebration for the whole family.

Save big by ordering season tickets, which are now available by calling the box office at 805-495-3715. We hope to see you at the theatre!

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Review – ‘Almost, Maine’ a shimmering look at love and loss

The Acorn newspaper came to see Almost, Maine and the reviews are in!

“… individuals were enchanted by the talent of the play’s six young actors, all of whom perform multiple roles in John Cariani’s series of romantic comedy sketches.”

Almost, Maine runs through Oct. 3, get tickets now!

Read the whole review here:
https://www.toacorn.com/articles/conejo-players-is-back-with-a-shimmering-look-at-love-and-loss/

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Health and Safety update

For the health and safety of everyone, beginning September 17, all patrons will need to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours from the time of entry to attend shows at Conejo Players.

Please refer to California Department of Health guidance here for acceptable methods of vaccine verification and here for acceptable methods for proof of negative test result.

All California residents may request a digital vaccination record at MyVaccineRecord.cdph.ca.gov

All patrons must wear a mask at all times while inside the theatre, regardless of vaccination status.

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The Producers Closes Early

Due to the COVID-19 virus concerns, and the Emergency Declaration from the California Governor, the Conejo Players Theatre will be suspending the remaining scheduled productions of THE PRODUCERS.

We apologize, but out of an abundance of caution, the Conejo Players Theatre believes we need to take this action to protect our patrons, cast, crew, and staff.
For patrons who may have purchased advance tickets not yet used, you may contact the box office at (805) 495-3715 to exchange your ticket(s) for another production.
We thank you for your patronage and support of the Conejo Players Theatre, and look forward to seeing you again at a future performance!

Be well,
The Conejo Players Theatre Board of Directors

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Memorial Service for Cheryl A. Talbot

Memorial Service for Cheryl A. Talbot
Conejo Players Theatre
Sunday, August 18, 2019 10:00am

Please join us as we celebrate Cheryl’s life and her gift of music to the community and our theatre.
Please no flowers; any remembrances may be contributed to Conejo Players Theatre in Cheryl’s name.

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Statement on Borderline Bar & Grill Shooting

As you may know, Conejo Players Theatre is within walking distance of Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks — just over 700 yards away …

Cast and staff of CPT’s “Guys and Dolls,” who had just finished rehearsal when the incident began, were on lockdown inside the theatre for several hours while authorities assessed the situation. (They are all safe and accounted for, and were eventually able to head home.)

We stand vigilantly with the family and friends of all those involved and affected, and our hearts are with the entire City of Thousand Oaks.

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UPDATE #3: For those closer to the San Fernando Valley, there is an American Red Cross blood donation center at 6338 Variel Ave, Woodland Hills, 91367 (Warner Center area).

UPDATE #2: A community gathering is happening this evening at 6 p.m. at the Fred Kavli Theater at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.

UPDATE #1: If you are local to to the Conejo Valley area and would like to donate blood, there are several options. (FYI: Some have been flooded with volunteers already.)
+ La Reina High School (10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
+ Thousand Oaks Inn (times unknown)
+ Thousand Oaks Rotary Bloodmobile at Los Robles Greens, 299 South Moorpark Rd. (10:00 AM – 01:30 PM)
+ Ventura Donor Center, 2223 Eastman Ave, Ventura (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
+ Santa Barbara Donor Center, 4218 State St., Santa Barbara (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM)

(Thank you to artist and CPT alum Julie Greiner for the image.)

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Conejo Players Theatre Kicks Off 60th Anniversary Season with 300th Mainstage Show!

THOUSAND OAKS, CA. Pop the cork … the big celebration is about to begin! This January, Conejo Players Theatre kicks off its incredible 60th Anniversary Season with Broadway Bound — the third in Neil Simon’s hilarious autobiographical trilogy!
If that wasn’t special enough, a recent spin through the CPT Archives uncovered this astounding fact: Broadway Bound will be the whopping 300th mainstage show to tread the theatre’s storied boards …

Broadway Bound finds Eugene Jerome and his older brother Stanley trying to break into the world of show business as professional comedy writers while coping with their parents’ break-up — and eventual divorce. When their material is broadcast on the radio for the first time, the family is upset to hear a thinly-veiled portrait of themselves played for laughs! Tony® and Drama Desk Award nominee for Best Play in 1987, and a finalist for the ’87 Pulitzer Prize in Drama, Broadway Bound “contains some of the author’s most accomplished writing” (New York Times) and is “expectedly funny and unexpectedly moving” (New York Daily News).

With a stellar cast and creative team — including the return of Brighton Beach Memoirs (and Biloxi Blues) director Erin Fagundes and actors Bennie Glasner, James Cluster, Kathleen Bosworth, and Mark Maresca — Conejo Players’ Broadway Bound will tug at your heart strings and tickle your funny bone!   #BroadwayBoundCPT #CPT60

BROADWAY BOUND by Neil Simon
Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French

CAST OF CHARACTERS:
Kate Jerome: Kathleen Bosworth
Grandpa Ben: David Newcomer
Eugene Jerome: Bennie Glasner
Stanley Jerome: James Cluster
Blanche: Kimberly Demmary
Jack Jerome: Mark Maresca

Director: Erin Fagundes
Producer: Abby Cluster
Stage Manager: Don Johnson
Asst. Director: Noah Terry
Set Designer: Rick Steinberg
Costume Designer: Elena Mills
Lighting Designer: Dominick Riches

LOCATION:
Conejo Players Theatre
351 S. Moorpark Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91361-1008

PERFORMANCES:
January 12 – February 3, 2018
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday at 8:00pm / Sunday at 2:00pm

TICKET PRICES:
$18 for Adults / $16 for Students, Seniors, & Military

TO ORDER TICKETS:
Go online to www.conejoplayers.org or call the Box Office at 805.495.3715