Modesto Performing Arts

After a year of closure, due to the pandemic, we’re pleased to be back! Our community’s health and safety, is of utmost importance. MPA has prepared a health and safety blueprint prior to our reopening. We intend to adhere to all protocols and recommendations in accordance with our local county health officials, California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office, and the CDC. ... This is an evolving and ever-changing situation. We want to assure our community, Modesto Performing Arts will keep everyone informed and updated, on safety guidelines and all measures taken, for reducing any exposure to Covid-19. Please check back often for posted updates or necessary changes implemented, in order to better serve you, as we continue to move forward for a healthier 2021 season. We have missed our community tremendously! We sincerely want to welcome everyone back.

Friendly reminder! Inquire soon, before the casting is closed. Modesto Performing Arts is casting male and female roles for the New York Jets and Sharks gangs, in its production of West Side Story, one of the great Broadway musicals of all time. Audition not necessary. If you are interested Email: [email protected] and leave a message about your interests. MPA will then get back to you. ... You'll have a great time!

MODESTO PERFORMING ARTS 2020 fundraising event, Legendary Ladies in Country Music, Joni Morris concert, has been postponed. Recently, an order was issued by the Stanislaus County Public Health Officer implementing new policies and procedures for event gatherings. The order is in response to a growing concern about COVID-19. In order to comply, Modesto Performing Arts will postpone our 2020 fundraiser and Joni Morris concert that was scheduled for 2:00pm, March 22, 2020 at t...he State Theater, in Modesto. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Our concert event will be rescheduled to a future time. We hope you will join us! Tickets can be refunded at the State Theater. Please call: (209) 527-4697

*Update and Announcement* West Side Story Auditions Modesto Performing Arts will be holding the auditions this weekend, as planned. ... Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 3:30pm Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 1:00pm Location: Center Stage Kids 503 Bangs Avenue Modesto, 95356 MPA is committed to keeping everyone safe and healthy. We will be implementing measures to ensure extra precautions are taken this weekend to help keep everyone safe. We look forward to seeing you at the auditions!

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We look forward to a wonderful turnout for one of MPA’s summer shows, A Chorus Line auditions! We have added the characters descriptions to help prepare you for the audition. This Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 3:30pm... Center Stage Kids 503 Bangs Ave., Suite A Modesto

There have been some questions as to when we go into rehearsals and when are the performances for each show. We have all the information for both shows posted: audition information, rehearsal times, and performance dates. You can also find this information directly from our main website:... Modestoperformingarts.com We hope to see you at our first shows upcoming auditions: A Chours Line Center Stage Kids: 503 Bangs Ave., Suite A, (second street back from Bangs) in Modesto. Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 3:30 pm.

Modesto Performing Arts would like to extend a huge congratulations, to a local gal, Lindsay Pearce, for all her accomplishments. We wish you all the best as you take on Broadway! Reach for those stars, Lindsay! Modesto is proud of you!

Modesto Performing Arts is proud to announce the next show and audition information for the summer season 2020: WEST SIDE STORY **Please read carefully all of the following audition and show information: ... Any further questions please email: [email protected] Or call: (209) 524-5654

Are you ready? MPA has been hearing all the tapping feet, for those of you who are anxiously awaiting the announcement of our 2020, summer shows! First audition announcement: A CHORUS LINE... **please read carefully, all the following audition information posted: For any questions please email [email protected] Or call (209) 524-5654

Wow! 53 seasons, Modesto Performing Arts has brought our community quality theater, with the highest of standards, you would expect to see on Broadway. We want to invite you, our community, your family and friends to attend an evening filled with country music, as Joni Morris and her After Midnight Trio band, perform a dazzling tribute show: Legendary Ladies in Country Music... Don’t miss out on the opportunity to hear the impeccable vocals Joni Morris brings to the stage, as she highlights some of your favorite ladies, in country music- singers, such as: Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, to name a few. Joni Morris and the After Midnight Trio are recognized as one of the finest tribute bands in the country! Come! Take a journey with Joni into the golden days of yesteryears as she brings some of the legendary ladies in country music, back to life, in front of your eyes. Joni’s country music show and her original sound will keep you, Lovin and Lookin’ County, right here in the city of Modesto! Date: Sunday, March 22, 2020 Time 2:00 pm Location: State Theater of Modesto 1307 J St., Modesto, CA 95354 All tickets: $39.00 General Seating Call: (209) 527-4697 or buy your tickets online the link: www.thestate.org This is a fundraising event for Modesto Performing Arts, to support its summer 2020 Shows, West Side Story and A Chorus Line. Join us as we celebrate Modesto’s first original theater company and our 53rd season bringing quality performances, locally.

Modesto Performing Arts is proud to present: LEGENDARY LADIES IN COUNTRY MUSIC Joni Morris is an Award-Winning Vocalist. Filled with plenty of country soul, to go around, Joni and her After Midnight Trio, will "wow" the audience to pieces! ... Joni will perform hit songs by some of country music’s best-known legendary singers such as: Patsy Cline, Kitty Wells, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, and more. Joni will be dressed in a wide array of her dynamic costumes consisting of sequence gowns, boots and buckskins! Joni Morris will delightfully showcase, the Legendary Ladies in Country Music! Be prepared for audience interaction and a lot of boot stomping fun! Come celebrate Modesto Performing Arts, 53rd season of quality theater for our local community. Date: Sunday, March 22, 2020 Time: 2:00 pm Where: State Theater of Modesto Location: 1307 J St., Modesto, CA 95354 Call: (209) 527-4697 All Tickets: $39.00 General Seating Call the State Theater Box office or buy your tickets today! www.thestate.org This is a fundraising event to support Modesto Performing Arts in our effort bringing wonderful local artists to the stage in productions such as West Side Story and A Chorus Line.

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Tomorrow matinee is your last Chance to catch this wonderful performance of: BABES IN TOYLAND ... last showing is Sunday December 1, @ 2:00pm. Here is another testimony stated after the opening show Friday. This is such a wonderful review, we wanted to share with all of you: I received an awesome compliment on the show last night. The individual had seen the show several years ago and did not like the performance. They said it was boring and never could grasp the story line. Tonight's show they found genuinely entertaining and thoroughly enjoyed their experience. This speaks worlds to the effort and performance of each and everyone of you! GREAT job people!!! -Mr. Carter Our cast, crew, and all Our staff, have put in so much time full of long hours, hard work, and 100% professional dedication to make this show special for the community we love. We hope to make the start of your holiday season a magical one. Come show your support For the local arts, by attending a showing of, Babes In Toyland, presented once again, by Modesto Performing Arts! Get your Tickets ASAP! www.galloarts.org

Two more showings of Babes In Toyland! Don’t miss this wonderful holiday Christmas performance to kick off your holidays! Feedback has been given since last night’s opening:... attendees have stated many positive remarks such as: A wonderful play. Excitment and laughter. A great cast of characters. We had a wonderful time. - Bell’s (Modesto) Grab your tickets now: Saturday- November 30 @ 3:00 (today!) Final show ending Sunday- December 1 @ 2:00 Babes In Toyland presented by Modesto Performing Arts www.galloarts.org

We’re getting wonderful feedback for, Babes In Toyland. Audience Members during intermission have said this production is absolutely wonderful! Another stated, I’m trying so hard to not laugh through the entire scenes. (Afraid she’s going to bother the people around her.)... Get your tickets NOW! Good seats are still available. Saturday November 30, @ 3:00pm Sunday December 1, @ 2:00pm www.galloarts.org