Reily and Friends - Christmas Program

Coming December 6th, 2009

Reily Memorial United Methodist Church in Collinston has had a choir as far back as anyone can remember. During the 80’s, choir members numbered about five, but there has always been at least one person for each of the four parts for harmony. They decided in 2005 to perform a Christmas cantata after several of the members got together with other churches. Word got out and others began to proclaim their hidden musical talents. Reilly and Friends was formed at this time after several people from the community that play various instruments joined the group. Some of the musicians are “multi-talented and sing solos and duets. Word once more got out again that this group played “live” music. Talented singers from other churches in the parish were encouraged to join the group. The number of singers and musicians vary from performance to performance depending on the season of the year as many are involved in farming and local businesses. Musicians and singers were inspired to branch out into secular music and productions pulled together from the popular movies “O Brother Where Art Thou” and “Cold Mountain”. Reily and Friends have also performed several Christmas productions as well as a Patriotic Program in Morehouse, Ouachita and Franklin parishes. In 2008 Reily and Friends” recorded a CD of several of the most requested songs. There is a comfortable blend of gospel, traditional, ballads and blue grass.

 

 

The Synergy Quintet Band

Coming November 29, 2009

The Rose Theatre will partner once again with Main to Main in November, 2009. After a brunch lunch at The Visitor Center you can stroll to the theatre for an exciting afternoon of Music with the Synergy Brass Quintet. Synergy Brass Quintet performs classical music concerts, averaging nearly 300 engagements per year. They are acclaimed for ‘a veritable Fireworks display of outstanding musical ability combined with superb showmanship”, in addition to “blazing precision and amazing technique’. The Synergy Brass Quintet has emerged As one of the world’s most exciting ensembles and has hit on a magical approach of exuberance, and a rock star approach performing. Their engagements have taken them to every Corner of the United States.

 

 

The Juggernaut Band

Coming October 25, 2009

Jazzy Jug Band Music Played on Washboards, Washtubs, Kazoos, jugs, and Various other Sundries. Actually, it isn’t only jazz, but also blues, ragtime, swing, and original music combined in a Strange concoction called jug band music. Jug bands flourished in towns along the Ohio and Mississippi rivers In the 1920’s and 30’s. Much as New Orleans spawned Dixieland Jazz, Louisville, home of the Juggernaut Jug Band was the birthplace of jug music. Each performance is a challenge to the audience to have as much Fun as the band. Don’t let their antics fool you though, their exuberant music is the result of skillfully conceived arrangements, unusual instrumentation, and unique vocal harmonies.

 

 

The Gene King Band

Coming September 26, 2009

We welcome The Gene King Band to The Rose Theatre. Gene will bring us Grand Ole Opry style music along with comedy. Gene King is he band leader and plays the lead guitar. Mark McClanahan plays drums and is from Archibald. Mike Estep plays bass guitar and also is from Bastrop. Jessie Middleton sings with the band and also plays acoustic guitar. Carl Bamburg M.C.'s sings, and plays guitar and is from Monroe. Also from Bastrop will be Hallie Yarbrough. Hallie won the 2008 La. State Fiddle Grand Championship. The show starts at 7PM. The box office will be taking ticket orders March 6th and 7th from 1 to 4 pm.

 

 

Alice In Wonderland - Summer Stars

Coming August 7th, 8th, & 9th, 2009

firefox The Summer Stars childrens workshop, ages 6 - 12, is proud to presents a stage adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic story, Alice in Wonderland. Alice, after chasing a White Rabbit and falling down a rabbit hole, finds herself in Wonderland, a strange world ruled by the Queen of Hearts where animals and people interact and everything seems a bit strange. Will Alice ever find her way home? Alice In Wonderland opens Friday August 7th and will be performed on Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th. Please come out and join us as we perform this amazing tale!

 

Jekyll & Hyde

Coming July 17th - 19th & 24th - 26th

firefoxJekyll & Hyde tells the story of Dr. Henry Jekyll, a brilliant young doctor and research scientist who embarks upon a quest to isolate the dual elements of good and evil that are constantly struggling for supremacy inside every human being. However, when his experiment backfires, Jekyll inadvertently gives life to Edward Hyde, his evil alter ego, a murderous being who will let loose a reign of terror on 19th century London and those who had ridiculed Jekyll's research. Jekyll & Hyde was an instantaneous success with audiences and critics alike. It went on to break box office records on Broadway and was nominated for 4 Tony Awards. Jekyll & Hyde has the same gruesome combination of fun and fright that ignites such classics as Sweeney Todd and The Phantom of the Opera.

 

Joyful And Triumphant

Coming December 7th, 2008

The Rose Theatre and Riverside Baptist Church cordially invite you to celebrate with them the Christmas Musical "Joyful and Triumphant" - Directed by Mr. Hal Robinson. The show starts at 6 PM on Sunday December 7th and takes place at Riverside Baptist Church on 165 South. A reception will follow.

 

 

Jazz Brunch With Equinox

Posted 11/02/2008

Come join Bastrop’s Main to Main for brunch at The Visitor Center and then stroll to the historic Rose Theatre for the show. Equinox Jazz Orchestra will be performing at 2:00 p.m. For more information call The Visitor Center at 281-0191. Equinox Jazz covers the bases of America’s greatest art from…Jazz! They provide everything from Jazz Trios, horn-driven funk bands and all the way up to thier main focus, the Big Band. The Equinox Jazz Orchestra is a 17 piece ensemble that features some of the South’s greatest vocalists and performs the music of the Great American Songbook with a sprinkling of Motown, Funky New Orleans and an emphasis on Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Harry Connick Jr., Michael Buble, Brian Setzer, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Johnny Mercer, Tony Bennett and many more. Jeremy Davis, the passionate leader and tenor sax player is also the President of the Friends of Johnny Mercer in Savannah Georgia. They have two bands in two cities with the same goal…to entertain and enrich the lives of music lovers everywhere. Equinox started in Monroe, Louisiana and in September of 05’ expanded to Savannah Georgia to start a second operation. Jeremy Davis and his world class singers and rhythm section bounce across the South and the East Coast performing for weddings, corporate events, theater shows and jazz clubs. Dr. Hoppy Hallman is the band arranger and piano player. Hoppy worked as a script doctor on dozens of major Disney projects including Rodger Rabbit, The Whole Nine Yards, Dick Tracy, Arachnophobia and The Little Mermaid just to name a few. Hoppy also has conducted for A list artist ranging from Vennesa Williams to Rich James.

 

Vladimir Zaitsev

Posted 10/26/2008

firefox A concert pianist from Russia, Vladimir was introduced to the performing arts by his mother. He has entertained in a variety of nightclubs, community organizations, hotels and resorts throughout the country. While constantly pursuing a classical piano career, Vladimir never lost an interest in expressing himself as a versatile entertainer. He is considered a musical time machine and plays Bach to Rock. Be sure to mark your calendar and come to enjoy this wonderful entertainment.

 

 

Brian Sivils - Gospel to Blues

Posted 10/16/2008

Brian demonstrates the instruments and styles that typify Delta music including acoustic guitar, open tuning slide guitar and harmonica. This is an educational and entertaining performance telling the story of the Deep South’s music and continuing impact on present day art and culture.