Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Alfred Hitchcock's "The 39 Steps" opens at the BeeKay Theatre on June 1, bringing a trainload of laughter in this spoof of Hitchcock's 1935 thriller film. Although the script for the stage comedy is almost identical to the film script, it's in the madcap playing that the comedy springs to life. Four actors portray all the roles under the direction of Karl Schuck. Schuck has made a speciality of comedy since joining Tehachapi Community Theatre in 2005, playing the wacky neighbor in Neil Simon's...
Join TCT's Steel Magnolias in their favorite beauty salon, Truvy's, to have the time of your life. Not just a place for a pretty hairdo, but a place where you find yourself rooting for this gang of absolutely matchless characters. Be charmed by generous-hearted Truvy (Jamie Uhtof) as she embraces her little flock with homey southern wisdom. Then root for Annelle (Ali Whitlach) Truvy's new assistant, as she makes the transition from not even knowing whether she's still married or not, into a...
Maybe we're drawn into loving "Steel Magnolias" because we see real life truth in it. Inspired in the heart of author Robert Harling after he had lost his own beloved sister, Harling found solace, then joy in writing about that part of her life. Somehow, when Harling combined cherished memories of his sister with how the town's women pulled together to support her, this soulful hit comedy was birthed. TCT's production casts some of our very finest actresses, who draw us into Truvy's beauty...
Opening night had our BeeKay audience bring in standing ovations to Tehachapi Community Theatre's presentation of "The Importance of Being Earnest", directed by Kenny Chugg and produced by David SteeleReed. Even before the show begins you'll be welcomed by a breathtaking stage; then more magic unfolds when our TCT actors (in stunning costumes) bring to life one of the most enchanting romantic stage comedies written by Oscar Wilde. Your giggles will marry intrigue as plot twists and turns keep yo...
David SteeleReed was drawn back to Tehachapi by the community arts and friendly faces in town. The Tehachapi native moved to Seattle for two years, but found the cold, wet climate not to his liking. He is back in his hometown now and was recently named Executive Producer of the Tehachapi Community Theatre. His first production, "The Importance of Being Earnest," is playing now. "I'm enjoying being back in the Tehachapi theater scene and back home at TCT after a two year absence. I took two...
The cast was deep into rehearsals of "The Importance of Being Earnest". I was following along with the script when I thought I heard an unknown voice chuckling at the back of the BeeKay Theatre. I turned around, then quickly back again, not wanting to believe what I was imagining. I'd read all about our famous playwright's, love for the paranormal, but was Oscar's ghost now actually seated at the back of the BeeKay? I sipped on my extra strong latte, then turned around again. Oscar was still...
The city of Tehachapi is run as a business. "We are a non-profit business," City Manager Greg Garrett told members of the Kiwanis Club of Tehachapi on Jan. 31 at the Tehachapi Police Department Community Room. "The trick is keeping the lights on," he said. The city operates the water and service utilities and owns, among other properties, the train depot museum, the BeeKay Theatre, the police department building and the wastewater treatment plant. "We have highly trained professionals," he...
Can your Tehachapi Community Theatre enhance your life? The Gockel family share some of their thoughts about being a part of TCT. "Whether you're stepping into theater as an individual, or as an entire family, there are so many important life skills you're taught in the process of putting on a good show," says Nicole Gockel. "Can you give us some 'for instances'? I asked. "For one thing," says Nicole, "you're brought into a world where people can be so different from you. They believe...
If you haven't had the chance to experience the Tehachapi Community Theatre at the historic BeeKay Theatre Downtown, I would encourage you to make it a priority in the coming year. I took the opportunity to accompany family to 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever' during its final weekend and needless to say, I was impressed. The production was cast almost entirely with our local children, telling the story about troubled kids initially using the concept of a Christmas pageant as a chance to hang ou...
Hold on to your broomsticks, it's almost Halloween! To celebrate, the BeeKay Theatre will again be transformed into the BooKay! On Saturday, October 28, the Tehachapi Pops Orchestra (TPOPS) will offer musical tricks and treats in two hour-long performances, at 2 and 4 p.m. As in prior years, the concert will be presented in partnership with the Tehachapi Community Theatre (TCT). This year, members of the J&M dance company will also perform with the orchestra in several numbers. A special treat...
The votes are in! The winners of Tehachapi Community Theatre's Gold, Silver and Bronze Quill awards were announced after the final performance of the 2017 Playwrights' Festival on June 25. The winning plays were selected by the audience members, who were encouraged to select their three favorite plays from the ten original short plays included in this year's production. The winner of the 2017 Gold Quill award is "Normal Shnormal", directed by Nicole Gockel and written by Ian Patrick Williams, wh...
My interview with Alex Zonn, president of Tehachapi Community Theater (TCT), took place while Zonn was directing "A Doll's House" by Henrik Ibsen, which opened Friday, May 5, at the BeeKay Theatre. When I first met Alex last year, we were preparing for TCT's annual Playwrights Festival. I wasn't ready to hear Zonn's voice. His distinctive pitch goes from a resounding depth reaching the furthest person in the back row of a theater to a tone that comforts the tiniest child a foot away. How did...
The Tony Award-winning musical, The Drowsy Chaperone promises to be one of the biggest and most fun comedic musicals Tehachapi Community Theatre has presented in quite some time. The director, Christine Guarente, and the production staff will be holding an audition workshop for anyone interested in this wonderful project. The workshop will be held on Sunday, April 23, at 2 p.m. until about 4 p.m. at the BeeKay Theatre in downtown Tehachapi located at 108 South Green Street. This workshop is open to the public and wishing to learn about how to...
Leslie Reynolds' Memoir of Her Famous Aunt, Debbie Reynolds I first met Leslie Reynolds when she played the part of "Noah" in Tehachapi Community Theater's 2014 production of "110 In the Shade" by N. Richard Nash. Leslie was dressed in macho western garb, enhanced by a mustache Tom Selleck could admire. She was fun, funny and immensely kind. If you've ever seen any of Leslie's on-stage performances, you quickly realize the family talent gene pool didn't skimp on Leslie Reynolds. Somehow she...
Director Christal Wheeler's Tehachapi Community Theatre production of "The Best of Broadway," now playing at the BeeKay Theatre, is wonderful family entertainment that merges a diverse cast of 28. Children and adults work together to present musical numbers from six Tony-winning Broadway shows: "Kiss Me Kate," "Hello, Dolly!" "A Chorus Line," "Les Miserables," "Rent" and "The Producers." "Everybody is having fun," Wheeler told Forde Files. "We teach the children what theatre is and the adults...
Tehachapi Community Theatre (TCT) has graciously given the Kiwanis Club of Tehachapi 60 tickets to the opening night of "The Best of Broadway" concert on Friday, March 24. Tickets are being sold to raise funds to help Kiwanis Club of Tehachapi do what they do best: Help local kids. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for children, and it includes dinner. The Kiwanis Club will be serving George's Famous Chili, spaghetti, salad, and dessert at 6 p.m. inside Friendship Hall, at 100 East E St. in...
When Jim and Cheryl Wilson were ready to retire and leave Anchorage, Alaska to be closer to his children and grandchildren in the Lower 48, they knew the kind of a city in which they wanted to live. "We wanted a small town with no freeways," Cheryl said. "It would be a town we could embrace and would hopefully embrace us back." Jim went on a reconnaissance tour. "I gave it all to Jim," Cheryl said. "He respected the fact that it would be difficult for me to leave Alaska." Southern California is...
At the Oct. 29 Kern County Honor Flight breakfast American Legion Post Commander Tony Strauss and members of TAL Post 221 gave Tom Stenson, Honor Flight Tehachapi Outreach, a check for $4000. This donation will enable Honor Flight to continue to send local veteran's to Washington DC. There is a breakfast every month at St. Malachy's Church at 9 a.m. for those who have attended and those who are interested in attending. Usually the fourth Saturday of each month, due to Thanksgiving there will be...
The Day of the Dead Festival to benefit the Old Tehachapi Cemetery is one of the most far reaching events the Heritage League has ever sponsored. Local dancers, crafts people, students and business owners will all come together to celebrate the lives of the earliest settlers in this area. The hard working pioneers that were mailmen, tavern keepers and black smiths are buried on a dusty acre in Golden Hills. The purpose of the benefit is to raise awareness and funds for the maintenance of the cem...
We’ve been hearing a lot about the BeeKay Theatre lately so I decided to add a few of my own facts. Mine are just tales that if not told would someday be forgotten. Can’t let that happen. The BeeKay Theater was built and opened in 1936; reinforced concrete and strong enough to resist an earthquake! People from Mojave, Keene and Caliente often drove to Tehachapi to view the movies. That year, 1936, was also the year that Green Street was paved for the first time. The rather unique name, “BeeKay...
Tehachapi Community Theatre held its 7th annual Playwright's Festival which ended on Sunday, July 17. Winning the Gold Quill Award was SilentWolf for her play, "The Tiniest Goodbye," directed by Daniela Perergrina and starring Rick Gould, David Shacklock, Tamar Asatryan and Chris Galvin. The Silver Quail Award went to playwright Deborah Hand-Cutler for her play, "Wallflowers and Dreamers," directed by Alex Zonn and starring Bill Kritlow and Jamie Uthof. The Bronze Qill Award went to playwright...
Tehachapi Community Theatre (TCT) will hold a Drama Day Camp this summer directed by Monica Nadon. "Campers" will have fun while learning the basics of acting for the theatre. They will learn theatre games that are not only fun but help build confidence in performing. They will also learn about stage direction, blocking, diaphragmatic breathing, auditioning, monologues, skits, theatre etiquette and much more! The week long camp will end with actors performing what they learned for family and...
Fourth of July is not just hotdogs and fireworks, but Sousa marches, patriotic songs and the 1812 Overture. While the fireworks will happen later in the evening, all the rest may be found at the City's Hot Dog Festival when TPOPS (Tehachapi POPS Orchestra) takes the stage at 2 p.m. in Philip Marx Central Park. The orchestra is conducted by Daniel Musquez, one of the fine young band directors in the Bakersfield School District. In its eight-year history, TPOPS has played for many major Tehachapi...
The 2016 Playwrights Festival will be honoring all active duty and veterans on opening night, Friday, July 8, 2016, at the beginning of our 7:30 p.m. performance. Those wishing to join in, please contact Executive Producer, Kenny Chugg, at [email protected] to receive up to two complementary ‘special tickets’. Only 30 of these special tickets are available, so please don’t wait to send in your email request. Those who were not able to reserve a special ticket ‘still may possibly’ be able to obtain tickets that same evening, by coming...
Over the last few months, TCT has been on a path of reorganization and renewal. The spring schedule of plays has been totally revised, and new plays and ideas are in the works. Fiddlers Crossing has brought one-person concert-theatre pieces to Tehachapi, with performances by blues master Guy Davis and Celtic harpist Patrick Ball. With the success of those shows, the venue has been considering bringing in a series of one-person concert-theatre pieces. It's natural, then, that the community...
