"Wipeout!"

Book by Flip Kobler & Cindy Marcus

Music and Lyrics by Bill Francoeur

Produced by special arrangement with

Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Englewood, Colorado

Surf’s up, dude!  Spread out your blanket, wax up your board, and claim your favorite spot on the sand – it’s another sunny day at Avalon Beach!  But there’s a cloud on that free-spirited horizon, when Mom and Pop must turn the kids’ hotspot into a developer’s paradise – a parking lot.  But pushy developers won’t stop these kids; they come up with a whale of a plan to “Save the Shack” and keep on surfin’.  The competition seems a sure thing, with Riptide riding his board, but – what’s this? Sabotage? – will the Avalon Kids be able to triumph? (Sure they will, but you’ve got to see how!)

So come catch some rays, hula at the luau, grab your board and Hang Ten with this zany musical comedy that will have you laughing, cheering and eager to head to the beach! We’re sure it won’t be a “Wipeout!” show!

“Wipeout!”

Cast List 2009

Cowabunga, Surfers – it’s time to catch your wave to a summer springboard of theatrical excitement! 

Yet again you have demonstrated your singing, dancing and reading abilities in a most magnificent manner, making this casting selection one of the most difficult we’ve had.

There’s good news and there’s not-so-good news.   The good: there were almost 70 people who auditioned to be in this year's camp, representing fifteen area schools!  The not so good: unfortunately that’s more than our camp can accommodate.  Therefore we are not able to offer everyone a part.  If your name is not on this list, we apologize and please do come back and audition next year!  (Note: If you auditioned and were not selected, but are interested to be considered should openings become available, please email the director before May 15.) 

The list is organized alphabetically by last name, with roles that have been assigned so far.  You’ll notice that there are some shared roles – this is because we’re trying to give everyone a speaking role (you are WAY too talented a group!!), and there just aren't musicals with great songs, great plots, and about 50 juicy speaking roles.  (Who wants to become a playwright??)  Meanwhile, we've already conjured up some pretty fabulous ideas on how to make each/half/ensemble of you shine!  This will be WILD!!  In addition there are still some speaking/solo/surfing parts which remain to be cast during the camp, plus there are many, many chances for us to create our own lines and even scenes.  I’m envisioning a beach-chair-brigade style dance-off competition between the “beaches.”  Doesn’t THAT sound like fun! 

There are oodles of chances to be on stage, regardless of your part.  For example, everyone is in the opening scene, “It’s Always 90 Degrees on Avalon Beach,” plus “Wipeout!” before intermission, and the finale – of course.  Beyond that, it will depend on which “beach” your character allies with, and however else we swap you around!  Flexibility and Fun are our middle names -- you will love it!  This is yet another super musical where there are “no bad parts” because everyone is on stage a lot, and the smaller roles / choruses have great jokes, songs or characters.  What fun we will have!

And Now . . . Presenting . . . 

AIA’s  surfin’ dudes and dudettes for 2009 = 

You are cordially and warmly invited to any (or all) of our three public performances:

• Friday, June 26, 2009, at 7:30pm
• Saturday, June 27th at 2:30pm (Matinee)
• Saturday, June 27th at 7:30pm

All shows are held at:

• Ashbrook School Theater
• 4045 SW Research Way, Corvallis, OR

TICKETS are now available at GRACEWINDS MUSIC, 3rd Street, downtown Corvallis, or at the Theater Box Office 30 minutes before each show (but don't wait until then!).  

TICKET PRICES:

$10 adult / $7 student & senior

Saturday Matinee - all seats $7

All seats are reserved.  The Theater Box Office will also be open 30 minutes before each show. 

We look forward to welcoming YOU!