Welcome to the Corbin Theatre Company…
Act, Sing, Learn, Listen, Enjoy!
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Jazz on the Square
Corbin Theatre has become known as a Northland hidden jewel for Hot Jazz on the first Monday of every month, from 6pm until 8pm (unless that Monday falls on a Federal holiday). The guys have been wowing audiences for over 11 years and play to a full house every time! Songs written by Ellington, Carmichael, Gershwin, and other greats are given unique arrangements by the “Corbin Jazz Band”.
2023 – March 6th, April 3rd, May 1st, June 5th, July 3rd, August 7th, September 4th, October 2nd, November 6th
Poetry (and more) on the Square
Corbin Theatre, Liberty Arts Commission and William Jewell College is thrilled to add another fabulous reoccurring event to put on your calendar. Poetry on the Square is not just for poets but for songwriters and any other form of original work. Feel free to come and share your work or listen to other artists. This is another Free Event.
No poetry planned yet for 2022
12 Angry Jurors by Sherman L. Sergel
Directed by Maggie Thomas
Auditions August 12th and 13th at Garrison School 502 N Water St
Time: TBT
Cold Readings from script
Callbacks if needed or cast list posted TBT
Read Through TBT
Resumes and headshots not necessary but appreciated.
List of conflicts required.
Performances: September 19th – 22nd
Questions? Please email us at [email protected]
Casting
Juror #1 (Foreman/woman) lead –
Male – A small, petty man who is impressed with the authority he has and handles himself quite formally.
Female -A small, petty woman who is impressed with the authority she has and handles herself quite formally.
Juror #2 supporting –
Male – A meek, hesitant man who finds it difficult to speak his own thoughts for fear of being shouted down by the more powerful personalities in the room.
Female – A meek, hesitant woman who finds it difficult to maintain any opinion of her own.
Juror #3 lead –
Male – A very strong, very forceful, extremely opinionated man, intolerant of opinions other than his own; at the same time, a deeply wounded man who tries to hide his pain behind a loud voice.
Female – A very strong, very forceful, extremely opinionated woman. A humourless woman who is intolerant of opinions other than her own.
Juror #4 supporting –
Male – Seems to be a man of wealth and position, and a practiced speaker who presents himself well at all times. His only concern is with the facts of the case and is often the voice of reason and logic when fights break out amongst the others.
Female – She seems to be a woman of wealth and position, and a practiced speaker who presents herself well at all times. She seems to feel a little bit above the rest of the jurors. Her only concern is with the facts fo the case, and is appalled with the behaviour of the other jurors.
Juror #5 supporting –
Male – A younger man from the slums who identifies with the young man on trial more than he would like to admit.
Female – A naive, frightened young woman who takes her obligations in this case very seriously, but finds it difficult to speak up when her elders have the floor.
Juror #6 supporting –
Male – An honest man who comes upon his decisions slowly and carefully. A blue-collar worker who states his opinions honestly and bluntly.
Female – An honest woman who comes upon her decisions slowly and carefully. She finds it difficult to create positive opinions, but must listen to, digest, and accept those opinions offered by others which appall her most.
Juror #7 supporting –
Male – A loud, flashy, glad-handed salesman who has more important things to do than sit in a jury. Quick to show temper and equally quick to form opinions.
Female – A loud, flashy, glad-handed saleswoman who works in a department store and has more important things to do than sit in a jury. Quick to show temper and equally quick to form opinions.
Juror #8 lead –
Male – A quiet, thoughtful gentleman. Sees all sides of every question and constantly seeks the truth. A man of strength tempered with compassion. Above all, a man who wants justice to be done and will fight to see that it is.
Female – A quiet, thoughtful gentle woman. Sees all sides of every question and constantly seeks the truth. A woman of strength tempered with compassion. Above all, a woman who wants justice to be done and will fight to see that it is.
Juror #9 lead –
Male – An old man. Gentle, mild, and long since defeated by life. He recognizes himself for what he is and tries to be the voice of experience and wisdom in the room.
Female – An old woman. Gentle, mild, and long since defeated by life. She recognizes herself for what she is and mourns for the days when it would have been possible to be courageous without shielding herself behind her many years.
Juror #10 lead –
Male – A bully and a bigot. He is an angry, bitter man who antagonizes almost at sight. Female – An angry, bitter woman who antagonizes almost at sight. Also a bigot who places no value on any human life save her own.
Juror #11 lead –
Male – An immigrant who speaks with an accent and is a humble, quiet man. He is very polite and calm, and believes very strongly in the American Ideal and in the Justice System.
Female – A refugee who came to this country as a young adult. She speaks with an accent and is ashamed, humble and almost subservient to the people around her. She will honestly seek justice because she has suffered through so much injustice.
Juror #12 supporting –
Male – A slick, bright advertising man who tries to do the right thing, but is used to being overwhelmed by people with louder, brighter ideas.
Female – A slick, bright advertising woman who thinks of human beings in terms of percentages, graphs and polls, and has no real understanding of people.
Guard ensemble — A bit part. A policeman or policewoman of any age. Judge ensemble
Clerk ensemble
Corbin Kids Company
Corbin Kids Company was established in 2011 as an answer to the lack of affordable, quality theatre camps for kids in the Liberty Area. The first year, we had 40 kids. By the third year, we sold out within three weeks of opening registration, and so decided to expand to two camps for the fourth year. This year we sold out within 2 months of open registration. We have two camp, the younger group is for kids ages 6-11, and the older camp for kids ages 12-18. We have a very dedicated staff, all of whom are volunteers, including our camp founder and director Maggie Thomas. We are able to do this camp, in part, to William Jewell College allowing us to use their facility. Camp is two weeks long from 6:00PM-9:00PM from Monday to Friday with an add on Saturday for the second week. Camp culimates in three performances, Friday night and then two on Saturday. We teach theatrical methods for the first 30-45 minutes of each night. Topics vary, but have included: STAGE MOVEMENT, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, TECH (sound & lights), SET DESIGN, COSTUMES DESIGN, MAKEUP, DIALECT & DIALOUGUE, STORY TELLING, IMPROV, THEATRE ROLES, and others.
Music
Corbin Theatre is proud to bring local and national talent to our stage monthly. We strive to bring different instrumentation, idioms, and genres throughout the year. Please check out our calendar and BUY TICKETS today. We are a quaint with limited seating so we can sell out quickly.
2024 Theatre
Drinking Habits by Tom Smith
Performances – Feb 22. 23, 24, 25
12 Angry Jurors by Sherman L. Sergel
Performances – Sept 19, 20, 21, 22
The Outsider by Paul Spade Smith
The Outsider by Paul Spade Smith
Performances – November 14, 15, 16, 17
Corbin Theatre usually produces at least 4 theatrical community shows a year. We are proud to highlight amateur and professional local actors on our intimate stage. Please let us know if you would like to act or direct for us, remember this is your local community theatre and we want you on stage too! Check out our schedule and BUY TICKETS today!