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Organization
Woodside Community Theatre
Woodside Community Theatre has been producing shows for over fifty years. Its musicals always feature a full live orchestra, and they bring together talented singers, actors, dancers and technicians. Its productions are staged in the state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center at Woodside High School. Past productions include Cabaret, Call Me Madame, Anything Goes, Hello, Dolly!, Donnybrook, Kiss Me, Kate, Oliver!, Bells Are Ringing, Mame, The Music Man, Plain and Fancy, South Pacific, Guys and Dolls and others.
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Contact Info
Woodside Community Theatre
Woodside, CAPhone: 650-529-4828
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Member Reviews
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Event Name: Fiddler On The Roof
"Very Enjoyable"
Review posted by: Andy H. from Mountain View, Nov 11, 2009
This is the best show I've seen by Woodside so far. The entire cast was strong, especially the leads, the singing was great, and the set was wonderful to look at. I highly recommend it.
This is the best show I've seen by Woodside so far. The entire cast was strong, especially the leads, the singing was great, and the set was wonderful to look at. I highly recommend it.
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Event Name: Fiddler On The Roof
"Delightful production"
Review posted by: Judi from Belmont, CA USA, Nov 11, 2009
Thoroughly enjoyed myself on this visit to Anatevka. Singing was well done, acting also, and the chorus filled the theater with close harmonies. The sets were amazing--put the other side on them, they... Expand
Thoroughly enjoyed myself on this visit to Anatevka. Singing was well done, acting also, and the chorus filled the theater with close harmonies. The sets were amazing--put the other side on them, they could be sold as houses! Definitely a must-see! Collapse
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Event Name: Fiddler On The Roof
"Highly Entertaining and Visually Stunning!"
Review posted by: Ed from Portola Valley, Nov 09, 2009
Right up front, I must say that the sets and lighting were maybe the best I've ever seen in a local production. Anatevka really looked like an actual village, not a cheap facade and the staging of The... Expand
Right up front, I must say that the sets and lighting were maybe the best I've ever seen in a local production. Anatevka really looked like an actual village, not a cheap facade and the staging of The Dream was simply astounding. Of course, Fiddler will live and die on its Tevye and Daniel Matis delivers a towering performance, effectively balancing the bluster and tenderness. Claudia McCarley is more than his match as Golde. The daughters sing beautifully in a showstopping Matchmaker, Matchmaker. Darlene Batchelder steals every scene as Yente. The orchestra is lush and the chorus sounds gorgeous. Only the clunky dancing prevents it from being a perfect evening out. Collapse
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Event Name: The Music Man
"Beautiful New Theater"
Review posted by: Greg from Campbell from Campbell, Nov 17, 2007
It's worth a trip to Woodside to see the beautiful new theater. How lucky this community is to have such a nice venue. MUSIC MAN is the prime example of American Musical Theater. It usually always... Expand
It's worth a trip to Woodside to see the beautiful new theater. How lucky this community is to have such a nice venue. MUSIC MAN is the prime example of American Musical Theater. It usually always works in any situation. However, I have seen two productions of this show in the past two months and I now I am beginning to question that. Some beautiful performances from Kerie Geni Darner and Damian Marhefka still can't carry a show. It needs energy from every single person who is on that stage. Some of the ensemble and lesser roles have a tendency to doze during the book scenes. The audience can see that. Some nice costumes from the AMT production several years back give a nice period flavor to the show as well as the wonderful drops. Orchestra was fine and for the most part the quartet sang on key which is always a challenge in a regional theater production. Lots of people involved in the total presentation which shows that theater is alive and well in Woodside. Collapse
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Event Name: The Music Man
"Absolutely Delightful!"
Review posted by: Meredith Moseley from San Jose, CA, Nov 16, 2007
This production was splendid and all-around solid. Damian Marhefka seems born to play Harold Hill--I could almost hear the "pling" as the light glinted off his ingratiating smile. Keri Geni Darner as... Expand
This production was splendid and all-around solid. Damian Marhefka seems born to play Harold Hill--I could almost hear the "pling" as the light glinted off his ingratiating smile. Keri Geni Darner as Marian impressed me with her lovely true soprano voice and excellent acting. The two leads had a superb supporting cast of dozens, including a delightful group of children of varying ages. The featured children were captivating and talented. The single fault I noticed was a tendency for the ensemble to rush, but that's the nitpicking musician in me. Others of note were Darrell Batchelder and Joseph Bresett. These are the kind of actors who shine even when the spotlight isn't on them--Batchelder's facial expressions kept me smiling and Bresett's cozy bass was a wonderful foundation for the fantastic Quartet. The production quality was top-notch, with professional-looking costumes and beautifully painted backdrops. And this was the best pit I've heard from a community theatre EVER. Bravo! Collapse
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Event Name: The Music Man
"The Music Man is a Smash Hit! Don't Miss this Show!"
Review posted by: Carl Franzen from San jose, CA, Nov 11, 2007
What a great performance! A must see! Damian Marhefka as Harold Hill gives a Volcanic performance with his wonderful Singing, Dancing and fine acting!The Beautiful Lyric Soprano,Kerie Geni Darner as... Expand
What a great performance! A must see! Damian Marhefka as Harold Hill gives a Volcanic performance with his wonderful Singing, Dancing and fine acting!The Beautiful Lyric Soprano,Kerie Geni Darner as Marian Paroo gives a classic performance that would make Barbara Cook proud!Claudia McCarlety as Marian's loving Irish mother will warm all hearts in the theater! A great cast and fine stage direction from Michael Taylor.I must see for some of the very best community musical theater around! Bravi! Collapse
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Event Name: Anything Goes
"Memorable music and fantastic singing"
Review posted by: Holly Joseph from Mountain View, CA, Nov 17, 2006
The Cole Porter and P.G. Wodehouse collaboration is of its period with the humor being about class. You go in knowing most of the songs and could probably sing along. There are a few gems you don't... Expand
The Cole Porter and P.G. Wodehouse collaboration is of its period with the humor being about class. You go in knowing most of the songs and could probably sing along. There are a few gems you don't hear often like Blow, Gabriel,Blow. The show is fun and the singing is good. Hope (Kerie Geni) is a scene stealer in a few acts. She really puts feeling into the songs and makes them come to life. All the singers are strong and the dance numbers are fun, frothy and perfect for the time period. This show is not done often and it is great to see live. Get your tickets so you don't miss your chance. Collapse
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Event Name: Anything Goes
"I Get A Kick Out Of Sharon!"
Review posted by: Carl Franzen from san jose, Nov 12, 2006
A Must See Performance of the Wonderful and Beautiful Singing Star, Sharon Maxwell-Yamamoto! Sharon brings back great singing to the Broadway Stage. She really sings the role of "Reno" the way Cole... Expand
A Must See Performance of the Wonderful and Beautiful Singing Star, Sharon Maxwell-Yamamoto! Sharon brings back great singing to the Broadway Stage. She really sings the role of "Reno" the way Cole Porter wanted it, a non belting, lost vocal sound of the 30's & 40's stars of stage and screen divas of the past! The other leading actors are wonderful and well cast in their roles. Go See this show! You'll get a Big Kick Out of Sharon "RENO" and the rest of the wonderful cast on the "Anything Goes Ship! Collapse
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Past Events
11/06/09-
11/15/09Fiddler On The Roof
Woodside High School Performing Arts Center11/07/08-
11/16/08Guys and Dolls
Woodside High School Performing Arts Center11/10/07-
11/18/07The Music Man
Woodside High School Performing Arts Center11/10/06-
11/19/06Anything Goes
Woodside High School Performing Arts Center11/07/03-
11/15/03Annie Get Your Gun
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