Woodland Opera House

PUBLIC NOTICE: The next meeting of the Woodland Opera House Board of Trustees will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. Please note that the regular meeting date of the Board going forward has changed from the first Monday to the first Wednesday of each month.... Meetings remain open to the public. If you are interested in attending the meeting, please call the Opera House Box Office to obtain the Zoom link.

Today the Woodland Opera House highlights the love story of Bob Cooner and Matthew Abergel. In December of 1996, Bob and Matthew met at a holiday party in Chicago. They were introduced by a mutual friend, though Matthew had seen Bob on stage before that. This past Valentine’s Day the couple celebrated their 24th anniversary. They were legally married in October 2008. Bob and Matthew have shared many adventures at the Woodland Opera House. Their collaborative projects inc...lude: Once Upon a Mattress (2004-05 season) -- This was the first show Bob directed at the Woodland Opera House. Matthew played the role of the Wizard. Man of La Mancha (2005-06 season) -- Bob directed and Matthew played The Duke/Dr. Carrassco. Coincidentally, Matthew’s dad became critically ill during the show’s run and Bob had to step into the role for the last weekend. Noises Off (2009-10 season) -- Bob directed and Matthew played Freddie Fellowes/Philip Brent. Second-Best Bed (2013-14 season) -- Bob directed the world-premiere of this show, whose script was written by Matthew. Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical (2015-16 season) -- Bob directed and Matthew played District Attorney Thomas Mara. Prime Time for the Holidays (2016-17 season) -- Matthew directed this world-premiere while Bob penned the script (with original songs and arrangements by Sam Schieber). Guys and Dolls (2016-17 season) -- This is the only show Matthew and Bob have performed in together--Matthew as Lt. Brannigan and Bob as Arvide Abernathy. Blithe Spirit (2017-18 season) -- Bob directed and Matthew played Charles Condomine. A Christmas Carol: A Play for Live Radio (December 2020) -- Bob adapted Charles Dickens’ story into a radio-show format and directed, while Matthew played a wide variety of characters, including Bob Cratchit. Before COVID hit, Bob was set to direct The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Matthew was on board as director of Lend Me a Tenor for the Woodland Opera House’s 2020-2021 season. They’re looking forward to bringing these stories to life once we can safely gather again at the theatre. Bob and Matthew have also co-written a new play, The Ghost of Woodland Opera House, expressly for Opera House audiences. Hopefully, it will see a full production in the not-too-distant future. The Woodland Opera HouseCelebrating Love! https://woodlandoperahouse.org/

Head down the yellow brick road with the Woodland Opera House Young Adult Performers! "The Wizard of Oz, a Modern New Play" debuts March 6 and 7! In this faithful and playfully short adaptation of the original novel, Dorothy lands in Oz and must find her way home to Kansas. But first she must find the yellow brick road, make it through the poppy field, avoid the flying monkeys, and defeat the Wicked Witch. No big deal. Luckily she has the Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, a...nd Glinda the Good Witch on her side. There are some surprises along the way in this faithful adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s classic story. STREAMING Saturday, March 6th at 2:00 & 7:30 p.m. AND Sunday, March 7th at 2:00 & 7:30 p.m. https://www.wevideo.com/view/2060018548 ShowTix4U is the official platform providing access to our Woodland Opera House Presents virtual concert and production series. Your purchase will provide a link and an access code. You may select Individual for $10 per device (to watch on 1 computer, phone, or tablet) or Family/Group for $20 per device. There is also an option to make an additional donation to support the theatre. Get your "tickets" at https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/46384 https://woodlandoperahouse.org/

NEW YOUTH WORKSHOP! "Newsies Dance Workshop" Extra, ExtraDance like a Newsie! Learn show choreography with WOH Newsies cast member, Ellieza Barth. The class will consist of dance warm-ups, technique basics and choreography from Newsies!... 4th 6th Grade March 2 March 25 (4 Week session) Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-7:45 p.m. Class will be held via Zoom Registration Deadline: February 23 (Class maximum 8) https://woodlandoperahouse.org/workshops/

Who's got the button? The fourth in our Behind Closed Doors series.

Performance opportunities for our youth continue at The Woodland Opera House! Introducing the cast of the next virtual "Shaking Up Shakespeare - Hamlet" workshop taught by Cheryl Watson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib4gs1m9eOg&t=17s

'I loved every minute. Another top notch WOH production!" Jennifer "Every performer did a beautiful job! Bravo to all! Thanks to Jennifer Goldman, DDS, for sponsoring the concert, and the Woodland Opera House staff and volunteers!" Betsy "Thank you, Jennifer Goldman, DDS! Your sponsoring the youth theater all these years has truly meant a great deal to our community and family!" Amber... "We LOVED the concert! We miss all these talented kids! Great job everyone!" Melissa Based on the reviews of our second Woodland Opera House Presents: Encore, Songs From Our House to Yours, Our Next Generation, it was enjoyed by all! Providing opportunities for our youth to develop their acting, dancing, and singing skills, and to perform, is an important part of our programs. Be on the lookout for our next virtual performances, including special programs to celebrate the upcoming holiday season. Thank you for continuing to support the Woodland Opera House and our programs! https://fb.watch/1EHn3EGmE_/

Join us TODAY at 2 P.M. as our young adult performers reprise their favorite Woodland Opera House performances in our virtual concert series, "Encore! Our Next Generation". Sunday, November 8th at 2:00 p.m. Details and ticket information available at https://woodlandoperahouse.org/... ShowTix4U is the official platform providing access to our Woodland Opera House Presents virtual concert and production series. Your purchase will provide a link and an access code. You may select Individual for $10 per device (to watch on 1 computer, phone or tablet) or Family/Group for $20 per device. There is also an option to make an additional donation to the theatre. We appreciate your support! Sponsored by: Jennifer Goldman, D.D.S.

Join us TONIGHT as our young adult performers reprise their favorite Woodland Opera House performances in our virtual concert series, "Encore! Our Next Generation". Saturday, November 7th at 7:30 p.m. AND Sunday, November 8th at 2:00 p.m.... Details and ticket information available at https://woodlandoperahouse.org/ ShowTix4U is the official platform providing access to our Woodland Opera House Presents virtual concert and production series. Your purchase will provide a link and an access code. You may select Individual for $10 per device (to watch on 1 computer, phone or tablet) or Family/Group for $20 per device. There is also an option to make an additional donation to the theatre. We appreciate your support! Sponsored by: Jennifer Goldman, D.D.S.

Join us THIS WEEKEND as our young adult performers reprise their favorite Woodland Opera House performances in our virtual concert series, "Encore! Our Next Generation". Saturday, November 7th at 7:30 p.m. AND Sunday, November 8th at 2:00 p.m.... Details and ticket information available at https://woodlandoperahouse.org/ ShowTix4U is the official platform providing access to our Woodland Opera House Presents virtual concert and production series. Your purchase will provide a link and an access code. You may select Individual for $10 per device (to watch on 1 computer, phone or tablet) or Family/Group for $20 per device. There is also an option to make an additional donation to the theatre. We appreciate your support! Sponsored by: Jennifer Goldman, D.D.S.

Stay fit this fall! Sign up for our "Broadway Cardio" class that begins SATURDAY! Do you need to stay in shape but can’t find the motivation? Have fitness goals you’d like to achieve but are bored easily? Well, never fear because we can solve ALL of those challenges with our Broadway Cardio class! Have fun boosting your cardio while singing along to showtunes and sweating with friends, old and new! Join Andrea St. Clair for this fun-filled energetic class that will prove to b...e so much fun that it will make you forget that you are even working out! Classes will be held on ZOOM. Saturdays, 9:00-9:55 a.m. Ages 14-Adult Instructor: Andrea St. Clair November 7-December 19 (No class 11/28) Online registration: https://woodlandoperahouse.org/classes/adult-classes/

"Musical Theatre Dance (Virtual)" begins SATURDAY! There is still time to register! One of our most popular classes is getting a makeover! This fall 2020 session will be focusing on learning choreography from musicals produced in the 80’s and 90’s!! Our Teen/Adult Musical Theatre class is designed to help dancers of ALL skill levels gain necessary skills to increase confidence for local dance auditions. Introducing each dancer to a different style weekly in an easy and approa...chable format, this class is designed for dancers to learn a small mock audition dance to help build retention skills in a short time frame. Don’t have much experience with dance? That’s okay! Feedback is given weekly to assist each dancer in becoming more confident and ready to tackle any future audition, regardless of dance experience. Theatres may be on pause, but this is the PERFECT time to brush up on your skills to be ready to hit the ground running once theatre makes its comeback! Styles covered: theatre jazz, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, hip-hop, Fosse jazz, and more (Tap will make a comeback once we are back in-studio.) Classes will be held on ZOOM. Saturdays, 10:00-10:55 a.m. Ages 14-Adult Instructor: Andrea St. Clair November 7-December 19 (No class 11/28) Online registration: https://woodlandoperahouse.org/classes/adult-classes/

The third installment of our "behind closed door" series.