From the West Boca High drama department:
The West Boca High Drama Department is proud to announce its 2015-2016 season: Noises Off and Chicago the musical.
This year the Drama Department will present the hilarious farce, Noises Off, November 19-21, 2015. You may remember the 1992 movie with Carol Burnett, John Ritter, and Michael Caine. Come and see the stage version as you peek behind the scenes of the theater world, and find that everything quickly falls apart. It will have you rolling in the aisles!
In addition, they will bring the Kander and Ebb classic Chicago to the stage March 4-11, 2016. The group will be putting a brand new spin on the classic, with a new vision on the costumes and sets, and of course will bring all the Fosse choreography to life. To order your tickets, including season packages, individual shows, and for group rates, go to www.wbhsdrama.com or contact the box office at 561-672-2066.
The West Boca Performing Arts Theater is located on the campus of West Boca High School, 12811 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33498, and is three miles west of 441.
Category: Entertainment
Ballers Actress in West Boca: Christine Allocca
One of our regular readers connected us with a budding star who happens to live in West Boca. Christine Allocca appears in tonight’s episode of HBO’s Ballers (10:30 pm) and next week’s episode (10 pm) as well.
She moved here from Los Angeles two years ago to be closer to her family, including a sister who lives in West Boca and her mom in Coconut Creek. Allocca is happy to be living here. Life in LA was hectic and not family friendly for her 3-year-old twin girls.
In and near West Boca she enjoys a variety of things that are close and good for her kids. The first place she mentioned was the We Rock The Spectrum gym for kids. She loves the area parks including Daggerwing, the playgrounds in South County Regional Park and in Sandalfoot Park as well, and Sugar Sands Park on Military Trail.
We were surprised to hear her say she likes our beaches better. The water on our beaches is much warmer and more pleasant. We were in LA in June and it was in the 60s on the beach, so that makes sense. Allocca specifically mentioned Bathtub Reef Beach in Stuart.
That conversation triggered us to mention the dog beach in Juno Beach Jupiter. She hadn’t heard of it and thinks one of her three rescue dogs might enjoy it.
We asked her a bit about her career, which she knew was her goal at age 5: “Grandma I want to be an actress.” At age 21 she was in New York State, working at a bank while in college and she decided it was time to take her shot, so she moved to Los Angeles. Before Ballers one of her biggest career highlights was an appearance on the TV show Modern Family.
She has found work here in South Florida, including television, commercial and print. Ballers shoots in Miami.
Cindy Schirmer of Stellar Talent in Miami is her agent and Lori Wyman Casting (also in Miami) helped her get on Ballers.
A few years ago she went a little outside her typical work as an actress and started making YouTube videos with a friend, Erika Schaefer. They’re pretty funny. The most popular one is below.
You can see all of those on the Christine Allocca Youtube channel.
Sick Puppies Offers Improv for All
Improv in West Boca? We didn’t know about it but word got around to us. It all happens in an office building at the west end of Camino Real, on the west side of Powerline south of Palmetto Park Road.
Sick Puppies Comedy does both shows and classes. It’s worth going to a show if you’re interested, but the real bread and butter is their improv classes. One commentator described how improv classes help him in everyday life.
Casey Casperson is the founder and director of the troupe. We saw a show last week and he reminded us of both Bill Murray and Jim Belushi with his presence and humor. Before the show started he explained that there are improv groups all over South Florida, and two other groups came that night to perform with them.
It looks like a great group of people. Everyone had a good time. If you want to see a show it’s inexpensive and worthwhile. If you want to try something different, try a class.
If you want to see an example of a show there, see below:
And Casperson’s stand up is here:
Weekend Roundup: July 23-26
Get an Introduction to Canoeing on July 23rd at Daggerwing Nature Center. For ages 8+, $10 per participant. An ACA certified instructor will teach the parts and terms associated with canoeing as well as the basic skills needed to successfully navigate a canoe. Call 561-629-8760 for reservations.
Go hear the Turnstiles, a Billy Joel Tribute Band on July 24th at Mizner Park Amphitheater. The free concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Blankets are chairs are welcome but no pets, umbrellas, or outside food and beverages.
Build with Lots o’LEGO Bricks on July 24th at 3 p.m. at the Glades Road Library. Ages 5 and up. Call 561-482-4554 to preregister.
Try something different on July 24th at The Center Stage Performing Arts. The Sick Puppies Improv Show starts at 9:30 p.m. Center Stage is located at 7200 West Camino Real, Suite 330 in Boca Raton. Tickets are $15.
Get tickets for Slightly Stoopid with the Dirty Heads and Stick Figure on July 25th at Sunset Cove Amphitheater. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Show starts at 6:30 p.m. No chairs, strollers, cameras, pets or outside food or beverages. Advance tickets are $34.50. Call ticketmaster at 800-745-3000.
Laugh out Loud at “The Royal Family” on July 25th at Studio One Theatre on the FAU Campus. This comedy was nominated for a TONY Award in 2010. Shows are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Call 800-564-9539 for tickets. Tickets are $20
Enjoy a night of music with Idina Menzel on July 26th at Mizner Park Amphitheater. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Purchase tickets at Ticketmaster. Tickets start at $70 with fees.
Weekend Roundup: July 16-19
Buy a ticket for The Last 5 Years on July 16th through August 2nd. Tickets are $25 and $10 for students. A moving musical portrait of love lost and found at the Sol Childrens Theatre. Presented by Evening Star Productions. Call 561-447-8829 for tickets.
Show off your building skills at LEGO Time on July 17th at 3:30 p.m. Kids ages 5-10 can use the library’s blocks and share your creations with the group at the West Boca Library. Call 470-1600 to preregister.
Enjoy a free performance by ZOSO, a Led Zeppelin tribute band, on July 17th at 7:30 p.m. Located at the Mizner Amphitheater. Blankets and chairs are welcome and food and beverages are available for purchase.
Take your kids to see Jack and the Beanstalk on July 17th and 18th at The Wick Theatre. Showtimes are Friday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m. Tickets are $15.
Sing a long to Frozen (PG) on July 18th starting at 8 p.m. This summer movie under the stars is presented by The City of Boca Raton at Mizner Park Amphitheater. Free. No pets, outside food or beverages.
Drop In for Scooter Jam on July 18th from 5 to 8 p.m. Sign-ups start at 4 p.m. Located at the Drop In Action Sports Complex at Loggers’ Run Park, 11185 W. Palmetto Park Road.