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KINKY BOOTS Opens at LPAC on January 23rd

16 Thursday Jan 2020

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Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC) in Collaboration with
Broadway Palm presents
Kinky Boots
January 23 – February 9, 2020

“Kinky Boots” is about finding your passion, overcoming prejudice and transcending stereotypes.”  Ben Brantley – The New York Times

For Immediate Release
Contact:  Carol Kassie
carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244

January 17, 2020

LAUDERHILL, FL: Kinky Boots, The Lauderhill Performing Arts Center and Broadway Palm’s third production of their inaugural season, will open on January 23rd. The multiple award-winning musical will run through February 9th.

Inspired by a 1999 BBC documentary, the musical tells the story of Charlie Price who reluctantly inherits his family’s business, Price & Son, a shoe manufacturing company on the verge of bankruptcy.  A chance encounter with Lola, a drag queen in need of some ‘sturdy stilettos’, inspires Charlie to work with Lola and his factory staff to turn the business around, and in doing so they both find they have more in common than they would have ever imagined

“Kinky Boots is a story taken from true events, about a young man who must learn to adapt to keep his family’s shoe making company in business,” explains the show’s director Amy Marie Cleary. “At its heart the show is about accepting others and accepting yourself. Both lead characters go on a huge journey in learning to trust themselves and honor their pasts while looking toward the future. It’s a wonderful story about the family we are born into and the family we create.”

Kinky Boots was adapted for the stage and written by four-time Tony Award-winner (and American Theater Hall of Famer) Harvey Fierstein.  The music and lyrics were written by pop icon and Grammy and Emmy Award-winner Cyndi Lauper.  “How much of a stretch is it for me to write songs about fashion, funny relationships, people changing their minds and shoes?” Lauper said in an interview with the Chicago Tribune about the show. Her process was to conceive a song and sing it into her iPhone, and the show’s orchestrator Stephen Oremus would write it down!

Kinky Boots will feature Luke Yellin as Charlie Price, David LaMarr (appearing through courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association) as Lola, Jennifer Fain as Charlie’s girlfriend Nicola, Tim Beekman Davis as Don, and Payton Reilly as Lauren, one of Charlie’s key factory workers.  11-year-old Daniel Font-Wilets of Plantation, Florida will play Young Lola, and 11- year-old Brayden Labgold-Carroll of North Miami Beach will play Young Charlie.  Other cast members include Jeffrey Duncan, Michael Hegarty, Christopher Martin, Nathan Quay Thomas, Christopher Russell, Sam Arlen, Jermarcus Riggins, Stephen Vaught, Gideon Chickos, Andy Nuanhngam, Dwight Robinette, Lester Gibbs, Caleb Schaaf, Danielle Poznanovic, Allie Tamburello, Erica Sample, Laura Titus, and Megan Orlowski.

The show’s Choreographer is Chris Kane and the show’s Musical Director is Tracy Thomas.   Set Design is by Evan Adamson, Lighting Design is by Russell Thompson, and Sound Design is by Chris McCleary.

Kinky Boots will run from January 23rd – February 9th. Ticket prices range from $35 – $55 and are available online at https://lpacfl.com or by calling 954-777-2055.  Performances are on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 pm, and Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday at 2 pm.

The Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC) has hosted numerous theatrical events and productions since it opened its doors in January 2016 and has grown its audiences to include theatre patrons from not only Broward County, but Miami/Dade and Palm Beach counties as well. The theatre is located at 3800 NW 11th Place (33311), in the Central Broward Regional Park on the Northeast corner of Sunrise Boulevard and State Road 7.  For more information about LPAC visit https://lpacfl.com.
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Kinky Boots
January 23 – February 9
Music & Lyrics by Cyndi Lauper
Book by Harvey Fierstein
Based on the Miramax motion picture of the same name, written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth Tickets:  954-777-2055 / https://lpacfl.com/
Performances:  Thursday, Friday, & Saturday at 7:30 pm
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday at 2 pm
Tickets:  $35 – $55
All performances at
The Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC)
3800 NW 11th Place
Lauderhill, FL 33311
https://lpacfl.com/
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Children’s Auditions for KINKY BOOTS & BEAUTY AND THE BEAST – November 16th at LPAC

03 Sunday Nov 2019

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Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC) and
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
Announce Local Children’s Auditions for
Broadway At The LPAC
Roles Available for Kinky Boots & Beauty and The Beast 

For Immediate Release
Contact:  Carol Kassie
carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244

November 3, 2019
LAUDERHILL, FL: Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, in collaboration with Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre located in Fort Myers, FL, is holding open auditions for children for their upcoming productions from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2019 from. Auditions will be held at LPAC. All auditions are by appointment only and can be made by emailing Brian Enzman at  Brian@BroadwayPalm.com.   Auditions will be held at Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC) at 3800 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill

The following are the roles that are available:

Kinky Boots (At LPAC)
Rehearsals January 11, 12, 17 and 18, 2020 in Fort Myers at Broadway Palm
Tech January 20 – 23, 2020 at LPAC in Lauderhill
The production runs from January 23 – February 9, 2020 at LPAC.
Roles of:
Young Charlie – a seven-year old boy who is lost, quiet, and reflective.
Young Lola – a ten-year old African American boy who already knows he is destined to wear high heels.
Both actors must be 5 feet tall and under and must be able to sing and act well.

Beauty and the Beast (At LPAC)
Rehearsals February 6 – 16, 2020 at LPAC
Tech February 17 – 19, 2020 at LPAC
The production runs February 20 – March 8, 2020
Roles of:
Chip -male – seven to ten years old.
Ensemble Girl – seven to ten years old.
Both actors must be 5 feet tall and under and must be able to sing and act well.

All youth actors must be local to the Lauderhill area

Anyone auditioning should be prepared to sing “Be Our Guest” from Beauty and the Beast and read from the script. Audition sides are available at https://lpacfl.com/, or can be picked up at the LPAC box office window. Please bring two current headshots and a resume. Those auditioning MUST audition with these sides and music that is provided.

Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC) is a professional theatre and 4 complimentary tickets will be provided as payment for their performances in all shows. The role will be double cast and children will alternate performances. Performances at Lauderhill Performing Arts Center are Wednesday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. with matinees on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Anyone interested must be available for the rehearsal process and all alternated, assigned performances.

LPAC & Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Announce Auditions for BROADWAY AT THE LPAC

12 Thursday Sep 2019

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Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC) &
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Announce
Local Auditions for
Broadway at the LPAC
Casting all roles for Kinky Boots & Beauty and the Beast

For Immediate Release
Contact: Brian Enzman
Brian@BroadwayPalm.com

September 12, 2019

LAUDERHILL, FL:  Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, in collaboration with Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre located in Fort Myers, Florida, is holding open auditions for adults (Non-AEA) for their upcoming productions on Saturday, September 21, 2019 beginning at 10:00 a.m. All auditions are by appointment only and can be made by e-mailing Brian Enzman at Brian@BroadwayPalm.com. Callbacks will be held on Sunday, September 22, 2019. Actors will be informed at the Saturday auditions if they are needed for a callback on Sunday.

The following are the productions and roles that are available:
Kinky Boots – LPAC (2 Theatre Tour with Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre)
Rehearsals: Jan. 9-18, 2020 at Broadway Palm, Ft. Myers, FL (*Housing will be provided for LPAC local actors)
Tech and Opening at LPAC: Jan. 20-23, 2020. Closes Feb. 9, 2020.

Kinky Boots – Broadway Palm (2 Theatre Tour with LPAC)
Rehearsals/Tech:  Feb. 10-12, 2020
Opening at LPAC: Feb. 13, 2020. Closes Mar. 28, 2020.

Beauty and the Beast – LPAC
Rehearsals: Feb. 6-19, 2020
Opening at LPAC: Feb. 20, 2020. Closes Mar. 8, 2020.

Casting all roles (leads, supporting, and ensemble) in both productions.
Please Note: Any male auditioning for an “Angel” (The Drag performers) or “Lola” in Kinky Boots must bring female heeled shoes to wear at the dance audition.

Anyone auditioning should bring two copies of their current headshots and resumes and be prepared to sing a one-minute cut in the musical theatre genre that best shows off their vocal range. Please bring sheet music in the proper key; an accompanist will be provided (no recorded music is accepted). After the vocal audition actors/actresses may be asked to attend a dance audition or attend the Sunday reading/singing callback auditions.       

Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC) is a professional theatre and a professional weekly salary will be provided. Productions require a rehearsal process with rehearsals daily, generally from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Anyone auditioning must be available for the entire rehearsal process and all performances. Performances at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center are Wednesday through Saturday evenings with matinees on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Limited housing will be available for LPAC, but we are primarily seeking actors/actresses within the Lauderhill area with housing.

Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC) in Collaboration with Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Announces BROADWAY IN BROWARD

02 Tuesday Jul 2019

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Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC) in Collaboration with
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
Announces
Broadway in Broward

For Immediate Release
Contact:  Carol Kassie
carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244

July 2, 2019

LAUDERHILL, FL:  The Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC) has partnered with Prather Productions to produce an exciting new musical theatre series, Broadway in Broward, at the state-of-the art venue beginning in November 2019. Four productions are planned for the 2019-2020 season:  West Side Story, Once, Kinky Boots, and Beauty and the Beast.

Prather Productions includes Broadway Palm in Fort Myers, Florida (now in its 26th season), and Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania (now in its 31st season), along with Prather Touring and Apex Touring.

“I have been producing theatre year-round in Florida for over 26 years and am most notably known for Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre on the west coast in Fort Myers,” Will Prather, Prather Productions owner and Executive Producer said recently. “While I have also produced national and international tours, it has been a goal of mine to have a consistent presence on the east coast of Florida. The opportunity to partner with LPAC couldn’t have come at a better time, and all of us at Prather Productions are extremely excited to bring together our creative team and the incredible local talent that the east coast of Florida has to offer.”

LPAC General Manager Amanda Segur agrees: “I am thrilled to be a part of the team working to bring Broadway musicals back to the LPAC stage,” she says. “Working with Prather Productions is going to be an exciting, creative, artistic adventure, and the City of Lauderhill is extremely pleased to have forged this new relationship.  We are all looking forward to our very first Broadway in Broward show series, which will be full of magical music, delightful dance and amazing acting, starring award winning performers from South Florida, New York and across the nation!”

The Lauderhill Performing Arts Center has hosted numerous theatrical events and productions since it opened its doors in January 2016 and has grown its audiences to include theatre patrons from not only Broward County, but Miami/Dade and Palm Beach counties as well.

West Side Story will run from November 14th– December 1st; Once from December 5th – 22nd; Kinky Boots from January 23rd – February 9th; and Beauty and the Beast from February 20th – March 8th.

Subscriptions to Broadway in Broward are on sale now and various subscription packages are available. Subscriptions can be purchased by calling the LPAC box office at 954-777-2055.

The Lauderhill Performing Arts Center is located at 3800 NW 11th Place (33311), in the Central Broward Regional Park on the Northeast corner of Sunrise Boulevard and State Road 7.  For more information about LPAC visit http://lpacfl.com.

For more information about Prather Productions, visit www.pratherproductions.com/

For more information about Broadway in Broward please contact Carol Kassie at carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244.