Hell in a Handbag Productions

Rudolph- Dec. 9, VIP tickets remain

David — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:03:22 +0000

There are only VIP tickets remaining for tonight’s Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer. We save the seat 5 minutes before curtain and you get a drink and cast recording. We sell SRO tickets 5 minutes before curtain as well for $10.

Get them now.

Black Friday/Cyber Monday Rudolph special

David — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 01:59:41 +0000

Save $6 off Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer tickets until midnight 11/28/11. Type in code word ‘rudolph’ for $14 tickets.

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/208312

Pussy on the House auditions- pt. 2

David — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 18:18:52 +0000

Hell in a Handbag Productions seeking a male actor for “Pussy on the House” by Ryan Landry. The play is a campy, yet tender parody of Tennessee Williams’ “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof”. Rehearsals begin mid-August. Production opens mid-September. There is pay. Seeking:

BIG MAMA (BIG DADDY ROLE IN ORIGINAL PLAY) - (Large older male, 35-50+, drag role, strong female candidate will be considered) Butch Southern lesbian dying of Cancer. Loves her step-son Brick. Burl Ives as a lesbian.

Auditions will be Aug. 3, Wed. ,6:30-9:30pm. A side will be provided in advance. To be considered for an audition slot please notify David Cerda at info@handbagproductions.org with AUDITION in the subject line. Attach headshot and resume. No phone calls please. For more information Hell in a Handbag go to www.handbagproductions.org

Auditions for Pussy on the House

David — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:34:36 +0000

Hell in a Handbag productions seeking two actors for “Pussy on the House” by Ryan Landry directed by Matthew Gunnels. The play is a campy, yet tender parody of Tennessee Williams’ “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof”. Both are drag roles. Rehearsals begin mid-August. Production opens mid-September. There is pay. Seeking:

MAGGIE – (Male, 20-30 years old) A side will be provided in advance. Will also cold-read from the script. Young, vibrant, sexually-frustrated Southern Belle, played by Liz Taylor in the film.

BIG MAMA – (Male, large, 35-50) A side will be provided in advance. Will also cold-read from the script. Butch Southern lesbian dying of Cancer. Loves her step-son Brick.

Auditions will be July 20, Wednesday from 7pm- 9pm. To be considered for an audition slot please notify David Cerda at info@handbagproductions.org with AUDITION in the subject line. Attach headshot and resume. No phone calls please. For more information Hell in a Handbag go to www.handbagproductions.org

Theater Thursday, June 2- Nora Dunn

David — Mon, 30 May 2011 18:38:37 +0000

We are sorry to say that Nora Dunn had to drop out of the Theater Thursday talk back this week. Another host is pending and we will still have caveman delights and a special $15 Thursday admission for TROGG! A Musical. Get your tickets now.

TROGG! A Musical opening date changes

David — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:43:09 +0000

The opening night of TROGG! A Musical has been moved to Sunday, May 22, 3pm. The May 16, Monday show has been cancelled. Ticketholders will receive a full refund and are welcome to re-purchase their tickets on any available dates. We apologize for the inconvenience but we promise you a fantastic show!

Handbag Audition Notice-TROGG! A Musical

David — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:10:11 +0000

Hell in a Handbag Productions is holding auditions for the world premiere of TROGG! A Musical by David Cerda, on Wednesday, Mar. 16 from 7pm-10pm and Saturday, Mar. 19 from 11am- 1pm. Callbacks are Mar. 19, Saturday from 2-4pm. Actors should prepare a 3 minute comic monologue and prepare 16 bars of music. Accompaniment available or accapella. Singing and dance experience is necessary.

Rehearsals begin Mar. 28 and run Mon-Thursday evening and and Saturdays during the day. Tech dates are May, 9, 10, 11, 12. Previews May 13-5. Opening May 16. The show runs Thurs-Sun. until July 3 at The Chopin Theatre. Please e-mail David Cerda at info at handbagproductions dot org,Â Â with TROGG in the subject line for consideration. No phone calls please. There is a stipend.

We need the following-

4 women

Barbara- attractive, intelligent Â college student, 18-25

Juju- Fun loving bikini wearing college student, 18-25

Katie King- Mod newscaster-25-35

Francine- Seasoned waitress/former knockout- 30-40

6 men-

Trogg- Caveman, good shape- 20-35

Squirt- college student, short stature, 18-25

Rex- Handsome college student, 18-25

Jonas- Stuffy College Dean- 45-60

Sheriff- 35-60

Pops- 40-60

Services for Hugh Mathis

David — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:47:39 +0000

Visitation: Sunday, February 6, 3:00 â€“ 8:00 p.m., Peterson and Patch Funeral Home, 408 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan.

Funeral: Monday, February 7, 10:00 a.m., St. Patrick of Wadsworth Church, 15000 Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth, preceded by visitation and prayers beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

Let us keep the Mathis family and friends in our thoughts and prayers.

Remembering Hugh Mathis

David — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 20:05:37 +0000

Everybody at Hell in a Handbag is mourning the loss of Handbag Board Member Hugh Mathis who passed away within the past few days. Hugh was a Board Member from the inception of Hell in a Handbag Productions and a strong Handbag supporter. We were introduced to Hugh when many of us us were with Sweetback Productions through his friend Steve Hickson, former Handbag ensemble member and co-founder of HIAH Productions. Hugh helped Hell in a Handbag tremendously with his fundraising knowledge and was a genuinely kind person. He will be missed. Hugh was 41. More details will be shared as we know them.

Rudolph is SOLD OUT Sunday, Dec. 19

David — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 17:34:49 +0000

Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer is SOLD OUT tonight, Sunday Dec. 19. Tickets are still available for Dec. 22 and Dec. 23.
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1 31657