:: MiraCosta College Theatre

The Actor’s Academy is a one-of-a-kind program that provides an intense and rewarding actor training experience. Modeled after national conservatories, MiraCosta’s Actor’s Academy offers college credit courses taught by acclaimed directors and professional actors.

Expect to be inspired, stretched and nurtured. Our standards are high; your days will be demanding and rigorous…but the results are immensely rewarding. You will discover a passion, a voice and a style you’ve earned for yourself through hard work, integrity and discipline.

MiraCosta’s Actor’s Academy is looking for those who will rise to this challenge and embrace this unique opportunity.

Directed by Eric Bishop

October 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 ● 7:30 PM
October 3, 4, 10, 11 ● 2:00 PM
Preview performance, October 1 ● 7:30 PM

The 1940’s Radio Hour
By Walton Jones and Carol Lees
Directed by Tracy Williams

Written by Carlsbad resident, Walton Jones, the 1940’s Radio Hour has captured the spirit of that era with Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, That Old Black Magic, Blue Moon and more. The seedy New Your radio station takes to the air at the beginning of World War II in a “live” broadcast for the troops overseas. Big band music, swing dancing, quirky characters and good old-fashioned fun make this a show you won’t want to miss.

Preview performance, November 12 ● 7:30 PM
General Admission, $12; Seniors/Staff, $10; Students, $8; Preview night: All seats, $8

Big Band Dinner Dance fundraiser, Sat, Nov. 14
A swinging good time before the show!
Call 760-216-7858

The Tempest
By William Shakespeare
Directed by David Ellenstein
Assistant Direction by Tracy Williams

Starring Jonathan McMurtry and directed by North Coast Repertory Theatre’s Artistic Director, David Ellenstein, The Tempest is a must see theatre event in the North County this year. This co-production with NCRT will feature a cast of seasoned professional actors mixed with top aspiring MiraCosta College students. Here is your chance to see one of the great Shakespearean actors lead the cast in a play of revenge, magic, humor and revelry.

March 3 ● 7:00 PM
February 27, 28, March 7, 13, 14 ● 2:00 PM
Preview performance, February 25 ● 7:30 PM

General Admission, $25; Seniors/Staff, $20; Students, $15 with current student ID;
Preview night, $15 all seats

Student ID must be presented at the door.

What's a Jewish girl to do when she's dating a gentile but wants to make her parents happy? Create a Jewish doctor boyfriend and hire an actor named Bob, to pretend to be her "beau" of course! Hilarity ensures as the masquerade tests Bob’s familiarity with “being Jewish” and brings about comic situations that no one could anticipate.
“Beau Jest is a fleet-footed farce with a heart of gold.”
-Theatre Mania
April 23, 24, 29, 30, May 1 ● 7:30 PM
April 25, May 1, 2 ● 2:00 PM
Preview performance, April 22 ● 7:30 PM
General Admission, $12; Seniors/Staff, $10; Students, $8; Preview night: All seats, $8

Theatre Professor, Eric Bishop, accepts the Patte'Award posing with host and critic, Pat Launer, for the MiraCosta production of Electra.

MiraCosta Theatre made its mark again in the San Diego Theatre community by distinguished itself with outstanding work and professionalism in 2007. Among the notable accomplishments:

2005 - Regional 8 Best Stage Management, Kennedy Center National Runner-up, Sarah Kelley
2 Irene Ryan acting competition Semi-finalists (top 32), Aaron Kissinger, Emily O'Brien
Irene Ryan acting competition Finalist (top 16) , Emily O'Brien
Scene from Moon Over Buffalo invited to the Region 8 Festival of Invitational Scenes

2006 - Kennedy Center National winner, Stage Management, Sarah Kelley
Regional 8 Best Stage Management, Sarah Kelley
Entire production, Fuente Ovejuna was Region 8 Finalist
Best Performance by an Actress in the Festival, Anyelid Meneses
2 Irene Ryan acting competition Semi-finalists (top 32), Anyelid Meneses, Ryan Johnson
2 Irene Ryan acting competition Finalists (top 16), Anyelid Meneses, Ryan Johnson

2007 - Irene Ryan acting competition semi-finalist (top 32), Anyelid Meneses
Scene from As You Like It invited to the Region 8 Festival of Invitational Scenes

2008 - Irene Ryan acting competition semi-finalist (top 32), Anyelid Meneses

Asia Leads won "Honorable Mention" (3rd place overall) in the Stage Management competition



		Summer, 2009 The Actor's Academy embraces Shakespeare Julius Caesar, directed by Billy Gunn, will perform July 15 & 16, 2009. A Midsummer program for acting and Shakespeare training *The 2009 Academy class has been selected.* The Actor’s Academy is a one-of-a-kind program that provides an intense and rewarding actor training experience. Modeled after national conservatories, MiraCosta’s Actor’s Academy offers college credit courses taught by acclaimed directors and professional actors. Expect to be inspired, stretched and nurtured. Our standards are high; your days will be demanding and rigorous…but the results are immensely rewarding. You will discover a passion, a voice and a style you’ve earned for yourself through hard work, integrity and discipline. MiraCosta’s Actor’s Academy is looking for those who will rise to this challenge and embrace this unique opportunity. Highlights Work side-by-side with acclaimed professionals Workshop with notable names in the theatre community Receive intensive and constructive actor training Earn five units of college credit Improve your acting abilities with scene work and practical acting skills Perform and showcase your skills in a public production 2009-2010 Season Announced (Rights for first play were pulled. Look for new title) Directed by Eric Bishop October 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 ● 7:30 PM October 3, 4, 10, 11 ● 2:00 PM Preview performance, October 1 ● 7:30 PM *The 1940’s Radio Hour* By Walton Jones and Carol Lees Directed by Tracy Williams Written by Carlsbad resident, Walton Jones, the 1940’s Radio Hour has captured the spirit of that era with Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, That Old Black Magic, Blue Moon and more. The seedy New Your radio station takes to the air at the beginning of World War II in a “live” broadcast for the troops overseas. Big band music, swing dancing, quirky characters and good old-fashioned fun make this a show you won’t want to miss. November 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 ● 7:30 PM November 15, 21, 22 ● 2:00 PM Preview performance, November 12 ● 7:30 PM General Admission, $12; Seniors/Staff, $10; Students, $8; Preview night: All seats, $8 *Big Band Dinner Dance fundraiser, Sat, Nov. 14* *A swinging good time before the show!* *Call 760-216-7858* *The Tempest* By William Shakespeare Directed by David Ellenstein Assistant Direction by Tracy Williams Starring Jonathan McMurtry and directed by North Coast Repertory Theatre’s Artistic Director, David Ellenstein, The Tempest is a must see theatre event in the North County this year. This co-production with NCRT will feature a cast of seasoned professional actors mixed with top aspiring MiraCosta College students. Here is your chance to see one of the great Shakespearean actors lead the cast in a play of revenge, magic, humor and revelry. February 26, 27, March 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 ● 7:30 PM March 3 ● 7:00 PM February 27, 28, March 7, 13, 14 ● 2:00 PM Preview performance, February 25 ● 7:30 PM General Admission, $25; Seniors/Staff, $20; Students, $15 with current student ID; Preview night, $15 all seats Student ID must be presented at the door. *Beau Jest* By James Sherman Directed by Eric Bishop What's a Jewish girl to do when she's dating a gentile but wants to make her parents happy? Create a Jewish doctor boyfriend and hire an actor named Bob, to pretend to be her "beau" of course! Hilarity ensures as the masquerade tests Bob’s familiarity with “being Jewish” and brings about comic situations that no one could anticipate. “Beau Jest is a fleet-footed farce with a heart of gold.” -Theatre Mania April 23, 24, 29, 30, May 1 ● 7:30 PM April 25, May 1, 2 ● 2:00 PM Preview performance, April 22 ● 7:30 PM General Admission, $12; Seniors/Staff, $10; Students, $8; Preview night: All seats, $8 MiraCosta College Theatre, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside ___________________________________________ Theatre Professor, Eric Bishop, accepts the Patte'Award posing with host and critic, Pat Launer, for the MiraCosta production of Electra. MiraCosta Theatre made its mark again in the San Diego Theatre community by distinguished itself with outstanding work and professionalism in 2007. Among the notable accomplishments: A Patte’ Award for Eric Bishop for “Outstanding Direction” for the production of Electra. He shared this award as part of a collaboration with his student cast and crew. Associate faculty members, Kristianne Kurner and Lisa Berger, also won a Patte’ Award for “Outstanding Direction." 3 of the night's 4 winners are on faculty at MiraCosta College. MiraCosta Alum, Joshua Everett Johnson (2002), won for the third consecutive year a San Diego Theatre Critics Circle Award for “ Featured Performance in a Play, Male.” __________ KC/ACTF Awards 2001- Irene Ryan acting competition semi-finalist (top 32), Aaron Kissinger 2005 - Regional 8 Best Stage Management, Kennedy Center National Runner-up, Sarah Kelley 2 Irene Ryan acting competition Semi-finalists (top 32), Aaron Kissinger, Emily O'Brien Irene Ryan acting competition Finalist (top 16) , Emily O'Brien Scene from Moon Over Buffalo invited to the Region 8 Festival of Invitational Scenes 2006 - Kennedy Center National winner, Stage Management, Sarah Kelley Regional 8 Best Stage Management, Sarah Kelley Entire production, Fuente Ovejuna was Region 8 Finalist Best Performance by an Actress in the Festival, Anyelid Meneses 2 Irene Ryan acting competition Semi-finalists (top 32), Anyelid Meneses, Ryan Johnson 2 Irene Ryan acting competition Finalists (top 16), Anyelid Meneses, Ryan Johnson 2007 - Irene Ryan acting competition semi-finalist (top 32), Anyelid Meneses Scene from As You Like It invited to the Region 8 Festival of Invitational Scenes 2008 - Irene Ryan acting competition semi-finalist (top 32), Anyelid Meneses Irene Ryan acting competition finalist (top 16), Anyelid Meneses Asia Leads won "Honorable Mention" (3rd place overall) in the Stage Management competition Sam Sherman won the Best Stage Manager Award for the 10 Minute Play Festival Recognition 2005 - Fuente Ovejuna was named a "Top Ten Pick" by the North County Times 2007 - Electra won a Patte' Award for "Outstanding Direction."


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