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Organization
Sunnyvale Community Players
Established in 1969, Sunnyvale Community Players is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing quality theater for the Sunnyvale community. It offers participatory performance and backstage support opportunities for interested people of all ages. Each year, it produces four or five shows. Each of these shows draws cast, crew, backstage volunteers, and audience members from a wide range of local communities.
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Contact Info
Sunnyvale Community Players
P.O. Box 60399
Sunnyvale, CA 94088Phone: 408-733-6611
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Current Events
10/30/09-
11/22/09The Fantasticks
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre -
Upcoming Events
02/26/10-
03/21/10Disney High School Musical 2
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre04/16/10-
05/09/10Urinetown - The Musical
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Member Reviews
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Event Name: The Fantasticks
"Stellar"
Review posted by: SCM from South Bay, Nov 16, 2009
I really enjoyed this production, and rank it the best show I've seen at SCP in the last 5 years. It is sensitively directed and very moving, and well cast in all roles.
I really enjoyed this production, and rank it the best show I've seen at SCP in the last 5 years. It is sensitively directed and very moving, and well cast in all roles.
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Event Name: The Fantasticks
"It was Fantastick!"
Review posted by: CB from San Jose, CA, Nov 16, 2009
So it was my first time seeing this show and I loved this production. The cast was perfect, although vocally I think their Matt (The Boy) was the weakest especially when it came to his duets with... Expand
So it was my first time seeing this show and I loved this production. The cast was perfect, although vocally I think their Matt (The Boy) was the weakest especially when it came to his duets with Luisa and El Gallo respectively. The parents were hilarious and had great chemistry. Their El Gallo stood out with his acting, pace and projection. Luisa had a great voice. The Old Actor was a bit creepy and did a lot of adlibing it seemed but he was funny most of the time. The Mute had a lot of energy but sometimes can be distracting. The bare set reminded me of the play Our Town and that it is really the story, the message, the characters and the music that you should pay your attention to. Collapse
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Event Name: The Fantasticks
""Fastastics" was Not"
Review posted by: DD from California, Nov 11, 2009
Because this show was so poorly cast, it was not as the title suggests, "Fantastic". Although some cast members were very good and the mute was exceptional, there were others who simply didn't make... Expand
Because this show was so poorly cast, it was not as the title suggests, "Fantastic". Although some cast members were very good and the mute was exceptional, there were others who simply didn't make the grade. At times the beautiful music of this classic show was poorly interpreted leaving one to wonder why there was so little understanding of what the words meant or the songs were all about. This play which I have seen many times and previously loved left me wanting more, much more. Collapse
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Event Name: The Fantasticks
"You don't want to miss this one!"
Review posted by: Sue C. from California, Nov 06, 2009
I loved this production of the Fantasticks! It is well cast - each member seems perfect for their role. The singing is exceptional, the acting is sweet and funny... and there are no bad seats at the... Expand
I loved this production of the Fantasticks! It is well cast - each member seems perfect for their role. The singing is exceptional, the acting is sweet and funny... and there are no bad seats at the Sunnyvale theater. I recommend it highly. Collapse
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Event Name: The Fantasticks
"Extraordinary Production"
Review posted by: Jim Griffith from San Jose, CA, Nov 06, 2009
Though it's story is simple to summarize - the heady, joyous naivete of young teenagehood meets the cold hard reality of the adult world - as a piece of theater, The Fantasticks has always been... Expand
Though it's story is simple to summarize - the heady, joyous naivete of young teenagehood meets the cold hard reality of the adult world - as a piece of theater, The Fantasticks has always been extraordinarily difficult to pull off ("simple" is never easy). I've seen so many productions of this dear old chestnut that I've lost count (that includes the original back in the sixties) and nearly all of them were at best, just ok or at worst, ill-concieved (set in a NYC subway station), incomprehensible, or so full of art as to collapse into unwatchable buffoonery well before the interval. The Fantasticks demands a level of finesse and delicacy of handle unachievable by most companies and directors. Not this production. Sunnyvale's The Fantasticks, under the superlative direction of Walter Mayes is without a doubt the best production I have ever seen. The casting, the musical direction, staging and singing all are perfection. Miss this production and it is your loss. Go! Collapse
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Event Name: The Fantasticks
"A Polished Gem!"
Review posted by: Mary from Mountain View, Nov 02, 2009
This show's deceptive simplicity is not always easy to pull off, but under Walter Mayes' sure-handed and reverential direction, Sunnyvale Community Players have managed this quite nicely. The result... Expand
This show's deceptive simplicity is not always easy to pull off, but under Walter Mayes' sure-handed and reverential direction, Sunnyvale Community Players have managed this quite nicely. The result is a wonderful revisiting of an oft-performed classic. Shawna Downs Gonzales is completely delightful as Luisa, Jeffrey Henson and Matt Tipton strongly fill the roles of The Fathers and Aaron has a hilariously touching turn as the old actor, Henry. The musical trio occasionally steals the show, led by a bravura performance at the grand piano by Bob Sunshine. Even if you have seen it many times, you will love this show. Collapse
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Event Name: The Fantasticks
"Fantastic!"
Review posted by: Chris from Cupertino , Oct 31, 2009
I had never seen this show before, and did not expect to like it. I was blown away! Every member of the cast (all 8 of them) was superb. El Gallo, and Luisa were standouts even in this stellar cast.... Expand
I had never seen this show before, and did not expect to like it. I was blown away! Every member of the cast (all 8 of them) was superb. El Gallo, and Luisa were standouts even in this stellar cast. This a show that could easily be rather formless, but Walter Mayes direction, and the outstanding cast made it poignant, charming, and funny, sometimes simumtaneously. "The Mute" was a hoot to watch, make sure that you pay attention to her performance. Not to be missed. Collapse
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Event Name: Once Upon a Mattress
"Very cute!! Take the family!"
Review posted by: A Theatre Patron from San Jose, CA, Oct 04, 2009
I'm not a fan of this script, but SCP put on a great performance. It was very fun and oh so cute! There were a lot of little moments from everyone, especially the ensemble. Breigh Zach was made for... Expand
I'm not a fan of this script, but SCP put on a great performance. It was very fun and oh so cute! There were a lot of little moments from everyone, especially the ensemble. Breigh Zach was made for this part and Dauntless played by Brett Carlson was perfect. Great performance by Kelly Breslen who has a wonderful presence on stage. Mike Rhone has a beautiful voice, however, he didn't seem to connect with Breslen as much as I would have liked to see. But definitely, the mute King played by David Steele and Queen Aggravain played by Robin Hansen were a delight. Bring the whole family. It's a ton of fun. Collapse
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Event Name: Once Upon a Mattress
"so, so."
Review posted by: Susanne M. from Sunnyvale, California, Sep 29, 2009
This show was cute. The lead, played by Breigh Zack, was good enough to pull of this part. She had a good energy and was funny but the singing really was not there. She really has to redeem herself... Expand
This show was cute. The lead, played by Breigh Zack, was good enough to pull of this part. She had a good energy and was funny but the singing really was not there. She really has to redeem herself with her acting. I may have liked her performance in this role a lot more if I hadn't seen her play the same character twice this year. Dauntless, played by Brett Carlson, was the best Dauntless I have seen so far. He really seemed to get the right amount of cute boy and awkward into the role without making it stupid. Lady Larken, played by Kelly Breslen, was very pretty and funny. She seems to have a different take on the role then I have seen before. Her opposite Sir Harry, played by Mike Rhone, has a beautiful singing voice though he seems to be scared of lady larken. The other leads were enjoyable. The ensemble had a lot of fun little bits that really added some great moments to the show. Collapse
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Event Name: Once Upon a Mattress
"Lots of Fun, Value-Priced"
Review posted by: David in Santa Cruz from Santa Cruz, CA, Sep 28, 2009
So why is it whenever I go to a community theater production, I have a really good time, and wonder why there are so few folks there? A great night out, local talent giving their all, and low-priced.... Expand
So why is it whenever I go to a community theater production, I have a really good time, and wonder why there are so few folks there? A great night out, local talent giving their all, and low-priced. Mattress was a kick, with Princess Winnefred stealing the show. The Sunnyvale Community Theater is an excellent venue for community theater, with good seating, lighting and audio. Give yourself a treat and spend a night at the local theater! Collapse
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Past Events
09/18/09-
10/11/09Once Upon a Mattress
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre04/17/09-
05/10/09Kiss Me, Kate
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre02/20/09-
03/15/09Once On This Island
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre10/31/08-
11/23/08You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre09/12/08-
10/05/08Seussical
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre04/11/08-
05/04/08Fame
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre02/15/08-
03/09/08Pippin
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre10/26/07-
11/18/07A Day in Hollywood, A Night in the Ukraine
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre09/14/07-
10/07/07The Music Man
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre04/20/07-
05/13/07Into the Woods
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre02/16/07-
03/11/07The Wiz
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre10/27/06-
11/19/06Forever Plaid
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre09/15/06-
10/08/06West Side Story
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre04/20/06-
05/13/06Jekyll and Hyde
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre02/17/06-
03/12/06Anne of Green Gables
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre02/09/06-
03/04/06The Wiz
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre10/28/05-
11/20/05City of Angels
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre09/16/05-
10/08/05The Sound of Music
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre04/15/05-
05/08/0542nd Street
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre02/18/05-
03/13/05Seussical
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre10/29/04-
11/21/04Merrily We Roll Along
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre09/10/04-
10/03/04Jesus Christ Superstar
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre04/09/04-
05/02/04Fiddler On The Roof
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre02/13/04-
03/08/04The King and I
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre10/24/03-
11/16/03Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre09/12/03-
10/05/03Bye Bye Birdie
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre04/11/03-
05/04/03A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre10/25/02-
11/17/021940's Radio Hour
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre09/13/02-
10/06/02Once On This Island
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre04/12/02-
05/05/02Oklahoma!
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre
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