Welcome to KMC Onstage, Kaiserslautern's Community Theater! We have a lot of new information and we are excited to announce a full slate of shows for our 2009-2010 “Bringing Broadway to You!” Theater Season. Season tickets are on sale now and individual ticket sale dates will be announced as they are available.
Ticketing Options:
- You may purchase your tickets by telephone
or in person at the FMWR One Stop, co-located in the Landstuhl Library, Bldg. 3810, DSN 486-8146, CIV 06371-86-8146, M-F, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
- You may leave your name, ticket request, and a good daytime phone number on the answering machine at KMC Onstage, and we will have someone return your call and complete the transaction. PH: DSN 483-6626, CIV 06371-411-6626
- You will be emailed a confirmation of payment. Please print that and bring it to the performance along with the credit card used (if a phone order).
In addition to our regular theater season, we are currently working to add other performances and events to our calendar, such as the IMCOM-E Tournament of One-Act Plays, which is moving here from Heidelberg’s Roadside Theater, and a Valentine’s Day Cabaret performance.
New volunteers to help us run our shows, whether backstage, on stage, directing, acting, or helping us welcome guests are always needed and welcome.
UPCOMING EVENTS!
NOISES OFF PREMIERES: The hilarious farce "Noises Off" will be offered at KMC Onstage at 7:30 pm on 5, 6, 12 and 13 March. The production was postponed from its originally scheduled opening (19 Feb) due to numerous weather-related rehearsal cancellations. "Noises Off" concerns a dysfunctional and marginally talented company of actors who are rehearsing a sex comedy to tour to the provinces. As personal peccadilloes ensue and relationships (and morale) erode, the result is a play-within-a-play that is in comic disarray. The cast not only includes a few KMCO favorites but some highly talented newcomers, and two actors (one a soldier) who are appearing in their first play ever. "Noises Off" is the USAG-K comedy entry into the IMCOM-E Tournament of Plays (adjudicators are in attendance for the 28 Feb showing).Tickets are available at the Landstuhl One Stop, DSN 486-8146, CIV 06371-86-8146, or at KMC Onstage, Bldg. 3232 Kleber Kaserne, DSN 483-6626; CIV 0631-411-6626.
AUDITIONS FOR A NEW MUSICAL: Open tryouts will be held for singers, dancers, and actors for the brand-new Tony award winning musical "The Drowsy Chaperone" on 15 and 16 March, each evening at 7:00 pm at KMC Onstage, Bldg 3232, Kleber Kaserne. "The Drowsy Chaperone" pays tribute to the Jazz-age shows of the 1920s and the power those shows held to transport us into a dazzling fantasy and to lift our spirits in times of sadness. A rare combination of unprecedented originality and blinding talent, "The Drowsy Chaperone” boldly addresses a great unspoken desire in all of our hearts: to be entertained. It all begins when a die-hard musical-theater fan plays his favorite cast album on his turntable, and the musical literally bursts to life in his living room, telling the rambunctious tale of a brazen Broadway starlet trying to find, and keep, her true love. Thirteen major roles in varied age groups are available and a strong chorus is needed. A pianist, large orchestra, and technicians are also required.
"The Drowsy Chaperone" replaces the previously announced "Chicago" which was unavailable due to current copyright clearance restrictions. For more information contact KMC Onstage, Bldg. 3232 Kleber Kaserne, DSN 483-6626;
CIV 0631-411-6626. (Performances dates: 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30 May 2010)
DRIVING MISS DAISY: KMC Onstage will present the world famous, award winning play "Driving Miss Daisy" in a dinner theatre setting at the KCAC, Bldg. 3109, Daenner Kaserne. Shows with dinner are scheduled on 26 and 27 March, and 3 April. Tickets for these three dinner theatre performances are $20 each, including the meal and the show. There is a cash bar available. Dinner is served promptly at 6:30 pm and the show begins at 7:30 pm. The menu will be Southern-themed in keeping with the play's Atlanta setting. On Friday, 2 April there is a performance without dinner service (but with cash bar), at 7:30 pm, for an $8 admission. Dinner tickets must be purchased by the Wednesday prior to the show dates by calling/visiting the Landstuhl One Stop, DSN 486-8146, CIV 06371-86-8146, or at KMC Onstage, Bldg. 3232 Kleber Kaserne, DSN 483-6626; CIV 0631-411-6626.
IAM STRONG CONCERT: On Sunday, 14 March rising R&B artist Leigh Jones, the band Animate Objects, and comedians Jessi Campbell and Drew Thomas will give a free 90-minute performance at the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057, Vogelweh. Doors open at 5 pm. The show will kick-off with a brief warm-up act featuring one song each performed by Family Member Jeff Lawson, USAFE band vocalist Amy Lukens-Malone, and USAG-K Operation Rising Star winner Tyrone Basnight.
These I.A.M. Strong concerts in the US And Europe are co-sponsored by the DA BOSS/Army G-1, and the Army Entertainment Division of the Family and
Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command. This tour is dedicated to helping eliminate sexual assault. The I. A.M. STRONG acronym stands for intervene, act and motivate others to stop sexual harassment, assaults and sexually offensive language, innuendo and gestures that create an environment friendly to abuse. Toleration of these acts among troops has been reduced to zero, Army leaders say. There is no admission charge and the show is open to all. Normal food and beverage service will be available for purchase at the Kazabra Club venue, allowing attendees to relax and enjoy a live performance in a space commensurate to entertainment industry standards.
While it is family friendly and can be enjoyed by all, the main target demographic of this important message is the young service member. Locally, the event is co-sponsored by USAG-K BOSS, Entertainment, and ACS. In addition to the 9 pm performance on 14 March, Ms. Jones will eat lunch at the Landstuhl DFAC followed by a personal appearance at the USO Warrior Center where, logistics permitting, she may also sing a couple of songs.
POS is Jim Sohre, DSN 483-6252, CIV 0631-411-6252.
VALENTINE'S DAY CABARET
A special dinner theatre cabaret has been scheduled at Landstuhl Community Club on Sunday evening, 14 Feb 10. Singer Jeanne Ragonese has performed her solo show "What Is This thing Called Love?" to great acclaim in Stuttgart and Heidelberg, and will showcase her entertaining patter and beautiful vocal renditions accompanied by pianist and recording artist Hatem Nadim. The dinner is scheduled at 6:00 pm, with the (adult-oriented) show at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $20.00.
