A Time to Perform in June
By Kaye Osborn
Hello Summer! Hello Cruising! Hello Graffiti Month! Lots of stuff to do around our county! Car shows, parades, concerts in the park and a time to reconnect with neighbors!
My husband and I prepared a monologue for our audition last month at Gallo! The other performers were amazing and inspirational. Happily, the director liked everyone! We were all cast in the show Inherit the Wind which will be performed at the Gallo Center for the Arts during November. The drama debuted in 1955, is a story that fictionalizes the 1925 Scopes “Monkey” Trial. This debate over creationism versus evolution has contemporary resonance.
Many local theater groups are dark during June. They are in rehearsals. Read July’s view for information about the new productions. Here is what coming to our neck of the woods!
The Modesto Junior College Theater Department presents the New Play Festival featuring “world premieres” of original one act plays written and directed by MJC theater students. The short works staged each night include “The Decision” by Christopher Wells; “The Case of Doctor Chase” by Sam Mellor; “A Party of Catherines” by Mar De La Cruz; “Omaha!” by Shane Meyers; “The Brothers Martelli” by Nick Salvucci, and “Running in Circles” by Salvador Vasquez. MJC Professor of Theater Michael Lynch promises “an exciting theater evening with new and fresh voices for the stage.” Performances are June 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Cabaret West Theater on West Campus, located at 2201 Blue Gum Avenue in Modesto. Tix are $10, $8 Students/ Seniors or online at http://mjc.tix.com
McHenry Museum
Second Saturday
June 13
Cruisin’ in Modesto
Chris Murphy will share stories about cruising in Modesto! Come join in the fun!
2 PM-3PM
Gallo Center for the Arts
MPA Presents: The Music Man (my all-time favorite musical)
6/20 & 21
6/26/27 & 28
Carnegie Arts Center, Turlock
Until June 11
Inspiring Women: An Exhibit of Arts and Letters
Third Thursday Art Walk
Enjoy local galleries before going to the concert at Graceda Park
Barkin’ Dog Grill
Check out their Thursday Night Jam sessions
Go to barkindoggrill.com for more information
Check out the ModestoView calendar at www.modestoview.com
