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Village Theatre 2005-2006 Season

GIRL OF MY DREAMS: March 15-May 14, 2006

Girl of My Dreams

Music by Peter Ekstrom
Lyrics by Steve Hayes and Peter Ekstrom
Book and Additional Lyrics by David DeBoy
Vocal arrangements by Peter Ekstrom

Experience the 1940s as they come to life in this funny, heartfelt, and tremendously entertaining new musical! Developed through Village Theatre’s Village Originals program, Girl of My Dreams combines winning drama and 1940s inspired tunes. Performing for the troops of World War II, a traveling USO Troupe discovers life and love as they encounter the world and embark on an eye-opening journey.This diverse and spectacular group of performers will warm your heart as they tickle your funny bone. Step back in time to salute "The Greatest Generation" and fall in love!

Learn more about the history of the USO.

 

Preview The Music!

To hear the selection, click on the song title.

"Girl of My Dreams"

"Coffee and Donuts"

"Pin-Up Girls"

"Nocturne Lullaby"

Reviews & Press:

'Girl of My Dreams' entertaining -The Herald

"This is the dream you won't want to wake up from" -The Beacon

'Girl of My Dreams' premieres in Everett
Songs inspired by 1940s USO acts highlight this engaging Village Theatre musical making its West Coast debut.
-The Herald

"This is top-notch musical theater" -The Enterprise

Musical recalls risks, sacrifices of USO troupes -Diane Wright, Seattle Times

"The show has a peppy period score... and a vivacious cast..." -Seattle Times

"...(H)ummable songs... melodic period-style score by Peter Ekstrom, Steve Hayes and David DeBoy. The title song is a charming, memorable ballad, and three funny showstoppers -- "Pin-Up Girls," "When It's Over, There in Dover," and "The Ladies Always Go For the Brass" -- pile one on top of the other in the middle of the first act. These numbers are well staged by director-choreographer Steve Tomkins and smartly performed." -Variety

"Directed and choreographed with snap and sharp fidelity to the period... loaded with talented performers... packed with hummable '40s pastiche tunes... the genial score is a pleasure and Ekstrom's melodies leave a lingering hummability in your head as you leave the theatre." -Talkin' Broadway

"Success has been achieved." -Broadwayworld.com

"The original music and lyrics... left audiences humming as they filed out of the theatre...it should one day be considered in the ranks of other wartime musicals depicting the period, like South Pacific." -Issaquah Press

"Their affectionate take on the simple boy-meets-girl backstage musicals of midcentury--with the occasional naughtiness of the burlesque hall--makes for an experience that is energetic... emotionally rich." -Seattle P-I

Photo Preview: Girl of My Dreams at Village Theatre -Broadwayworld.com

"Singing the praises of stage & and home" (Profile of Taryn Darr) -Seattle Times

"Girl of My Dreams is at last a full-scale musical reality at Village Theatre" -Seattle P-I

My Own Music By Peter Ekstrom- Encore City Arts

Village Theatre Presents West Coast Premiere of USO Musical Girl of My Dreams -Broadwayworld.com

Girl of My Dreams, an Old-Fashioned Book Musical About the USO, Plays Pacific Northwest -Playbill

Tickets, Dates, and Times:

In Issaquah:

Location: at the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre,
303 Front Street North, Issaquah, WA 98027

Dates:March 15-April 23, 2006

Times:
Selected Tuesdays and Wednesday through Saturday evenings: 8:00 PM
Sundays and selected Saturdays: 2:00 PM and selected Sunday evenings: 7:00 PM

Tickets:
Section A: $34-48
Section B: $24-38

Box Office: (425) 392-2202

In Everett:

Location: at the Everett Performing Arts Center,
2710 Wetmore Avenue, Everett, WA 98201

Dates: April 28-May 14, 2006

Times:
Wednesday through Saturday evenings: 8:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday Matinees: 2:00 PM
and selected Sunday evenings: 7:00 PM

Tickets:
Section A: $28-44
Section B: $20-36

Box Office: (425) 257-8600

Show Information:

Production length: Act I is 1 hour 17 minutes; Act II is 1 hour 6 minutes. There is one 15 minute intermission.

Production information: Click here to view the Family Guide.

Production Team:
Directed & Choreographed by Steve Tomkins
Musical Direction by Tim Symons
Scenic Design by Carey Wong
Costume Design by Deane Middleton

Cast in alphabetical order:
Freddy.....................Jason Collins
Phil Gold...................Joshua M. Bott
Ben Piper..................Chris Clay
Liz Dodson/Laurie........Taryn Darr
Grandad....................Hugh Hastings
Cindy Hawthorne........Mariah Taylor
Effie Lawrence...........Kathryn Van Meter
Luke Wheeler...........David Jon Wilson

Did You Know About . . .

Family Room (Issaquah)
We encourage families to make live theatre a part of their entertainment tradition. Village Theatre’s Family Rooms are ideal for infants, toddlers and youngsters with questions. Bring the kids along and enjoy quality time together — while seeing great performances.

Group Discounts
Looking for a fun event to attend with friends? Discount subscriptions are available for groups of 10 or more. For more information, visit our Group Sales page.

Youth Tickets
Village Theatre encourages patrons to introduce young people to live theatre. Youth tickets and subscriptions are available for those under 21.

Student and Military Rush Tickets
30 minutes before curtain, students under 21, as well as military personnel and their families, may purchase half price "Rush" tickets!
Available to those with valid ID, in person at the Box Office; subject to availability.

Encore, Encore! Have you already seen the show and loved it? Turn in your paid ticket stub and see it again for 1/2 price!
Limit one half price ticket per paid ticket. Subject to availability. Discount off the single ticket price. Offer not valid on previously purchased tickets, or in combination with any other offer. Ticket stub may only be redeemed for use by original patron.

Gift Vouchers
Share your love of theatre by giving gift vouchers, KIDSTAGE classes, or even season tickets! For more information, please call the Box Office in Issaquah at (425) 392-2202, or in Everett at (425) 257-8600, or stop by either location.

FlexiPass Subscriptions
You receive the flexibility of single tickets and the benefits of being a subscriber! With a FlexiPass, you can choose your performance date and time for each show. Once you decide upon your preferred date, call the Box Office (after the subscriber on-sale date of that particular show) to reserve your seats.

 

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