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Mission
Playhouse Merced enriches, engages and entertains the diverse communities of Merced and the Central Valley by providing
exceptional live theater and arts education rooted in strong community involvment.
History
Founded in 1994 as the Merced Center for the Performing Arts, Playhouse Merced has grown over the years into the area's premier
theatre organization, presenting a Mainstage season of at least a dozen shows annually in its two performance spaces. Additionally,
the youth Conservatory offers after-school instruction in theatre, voice and dance, provides educational opportunities through outreach
to outlying communities and presents two acclaimed theatre summer camps for youth.
Factoids
Playhouse Merced is one of Merced County's "Top Ten Attractions," with over 20,000 visitors annually, with upwards of 40% of those
visitors from out of town. Playhouse Merced boasts a budget, staff and theatrical offerings that are more in line with a city of 200,000 - 300,000, than with the 75,000
that make up the city of Merced. Going into our18th season, Playhouse Merced offers musicals, dramas, comedies, classics and children's theatre offerings, all created
with an attention to detail and professionalism, by a mixture of professional staff, community actors and volunteers and visiting artists. The performing arts promote CULTURAL TOURISM, which is a key component in the economic development of any metropolitan area. Arts and culture contribute to the identity and cohesion of a community, help to increase literacy, break down social barriers and help foster
economic development and civic improvements.
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| COMPANY BIOS Playhouse Staff
Robert Hypes - Artistic Director
robh@playhousemerced.com
Noelle Chandler - Education Director
point.your.toes@gmail.com
Chad Phillips - Technical Director
chadphillips.tech@yahoo.com Adam Miller - Operations and Special Events Manager
adammiller.phm@gmail.com
Jim Kocher - Communications / Marketing
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| Board of Directors
President - Marilyn Fauerbach Vice President - Bill Cook Secretary - Bruce Logue Treasurer - Carol Longobardi
Members - Richard Barnes, John Mayer, Jennifer Ossowski, Melissa Proietti, Valiant Reyes,
Kathy Wagner, David Zacharias Ex-Officio Members - Maciej Ossowski, Dunya Ramikova, Suma Thondapu, Ellie Wooten, Tony Varni, Terry Bohlke Company Doctor - Maciej Ossowski, M.D. Company Photographer - Tom Frazier
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| AUDITIONS
All Playhouse Merced auditions are open to all members of the community.
We'd love to see you come by and try out for an upcoming show. It's fun! We're nice people!
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Upcoming Auditions! Scroll down this page to see other upcoming auditions dates -- character breakdowns
and additional information will follow as audition dates are closer. Please check back.
Auditions dates are not set in stone and may change
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Directed by Rob Hypes
Auditions are Saturday, February 25, 2012
Callbacks are Tuesday, February 29, 2012
More information coming soon
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The Elephant Man
Directed by Bill Cook
Auditions are Saturday, March 24, 2012
Callbacks are Tuesday, March 27, 2012
More information coming soon
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The Music Man
Directed by Chente Cervantes
Auditions are Saturday, March 31, 2012
Callbacks are Tuesday, April 3, 2012
More information coming soon
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| VOLUNTEERING AT THE PLAYHOUSE
Volunteer Opportunities Too much free time? We'll keep you busy! Playhouse Merced is constantly looking for new volunteers. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and we would not exist without the efforts of dedicated community members like you! Whether you're interested in ushering, acting, sewing, scene-building, or publicity, we have a variety of opportunities for people of all skill levels. If you would like to help, please call the box office at (209) 725-8587.
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| SUPPORT THE PLAYHOUSE
Individual Patrons Playhouse Merced, like any quality arts presenter, relies on the support of committed members of the community to help us continue to provide the best in entertainment and education.
Here are just a few examples of what your individual sponsorship supports: * Our educational Conservatory, serving close to 20,000 local students a year. * The presentation of over 125 performances per year. * A professional staff coupled with a strong volunteer pool. * Continues our tradition of bringing in the finest local, regional and national actors, directors and designers. Your generous tax-deductible contribution may also include recognition in all of our season programs. Founders $5,000
Producers $2,500
Directors $1,000
Playwrights $500
Actors $250
Patrons $100
Understudies $50
Ushers $25 Won't you join our growing family? Endowments, gifts or bequests help support the theatre's mission, while making a difference in your community. Please feel free to make an appointment with our staff or your financial planner to set this important work in place.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Becoming a business partner with Playhouse Merced helps provide exposure to the finest in the theatrical arts for a wide section of our community and region. As a sponsor, you will acheive visibility and recognition throughout the year. In addition, sponsors receive additional benefits, not available to most patrons! This is an excellent opportunity to publicize your business or organization, while providing valuable, much needed support to one of the area's leading arts providers. Business Sponsors:
Diamond - $10,000
Platinum - $7,500
Gold - $5,000
Silver - $2,500
Bronze - $1,000 With each level you receive an advantage package, recognition on our corporate board and season tickets! Show Sponsorships
Want to sponsor a show for the season? Individual show sponsorships are a great way to get your name out there and show support for the arts! Talk with Jim Kocher in our Marketing/Sales Department to find out more details! (209) 725-8587
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