Meeting start: 7:06 p.m. Meeting end:  9:20 p.m. Board Members in attendance: Michael Hirsch, Dan Singletary, Braden Taylor, Nicole Tung, Barbara Heninger, Tipu Purkayastha Ex Officio: Walter Mayes (Artistic Director), Doug Hughes (Marketing) Not Present: Soni Kapoor (Board), Ann Lucena (Board) Summary of Action Items Doug to introduce new staff in our blog.  Post job descriptions for job openings, Michael will edit down description Walter needs a list of possible people SBMT can hire for next season in technical jobs and what pay SBMT can offer Staff reviews will begin soon. Tip ..read more

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:  South Bay Musical Theater Development Director (half-time) Posted May 2024 Location: Remote with occasional work at the organization’s office in San Jose or at the Saratoga Civic Theater in Saratoga, CA Compensation: Half-Time ($25/hour for 20 hours/week), Hours are flexible. Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to hiring@southbaymt.com.  Reports To: Board of Directors (pending hiring of an Executive Director) JOB DESCRIPTION South Bay Musical Theatre (SBMT) seeks an experienced strategic thinker, fundraiser, and leader to serve as Development Director (D ..read more

SBMT is excited to partner with Family Giving Tree (FGT) as our designated charity for Mary Poppins by sponsoring a backpack and back-to-school supply drive. Nearly half (46%) of households in the Bay Area struggle to meet all of their needs and many students go to school without the basic tools and supplies they need to learn and be successful. FGT, with community support from sponsors like SBMT, brings equity to the classroom and offers hope through backpacks filled with school supplies. While many are already looking forward to summer vacation, FGT is already busy ..read more

Walter M. Mayes, Artistic Director of South Bay Musical Theatre announces auditions for NO, NO, NANETTE Book by Otto Harbach and Frank Mandel. Music by Vincent Youmans. Lyrics by Irving Caesar and Otto Harbach. Adapted and originally directed on Broadway by Burt Shevelove. Director: Doug Greer Choreographer: Lee Ann Payne Vocal Director: Kristin Pfeiffer Music Director: George Yefchak Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 12 – 5 p.m. Sunday, June 2, 2024, from 6 – 10 p.m. Please schedule a vocal audition slot at: https://sbmt.ivolunteer.com/sbmt_alnm_003 Al ..read more

Auditions for SBMT’s 2024-2025 season will be held on the following dates. Watch our AUDITION page for details, or sign up for email alerts by sending an email to auditions-list+subscribe@southbaymt.com (be sure to acknowledge the confirmation email to join). No, No, Nanette auditions: Saturday and Sunday, June 1-2, 2024 Director: Doug Greer Choreographer: Lee Ann Payne Music Director: George Yefchak Vocal Director: Kristin Pfeifer Performs September 28 – October 19, 2024 Urinetown auditions: Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28-29, 2024 Director: David Mister Choreographer: Jen Cuevas Mu ..read more

SBMT Board Meeting Minutes for March 13, 2024 Present: Braden Taylor, Dan Singletary, Michael Hirsch, Barbara Heninger, Ann Lucena, Tipu Purkayastha Ex Officio: Walter Mayes, Doug Hughes Not Present: Soni Kapoor, Nicole Tung Meeting called to order at 8:15. Action Items (Summarized) ACTION: Barbara to order food from Dish n Dash for party for Jay Steele. ACTION: Attend event at Barbara’s home, Saturday, March 16, 5 to 9pm. ACTION: Braden is following up with the City on Live Scan and liability insurance requirements ACTION: Doug to follow up on creating newsletter introductions to Diane, Kama ..read more

Musical theatre is a rich tapestry of storytelling, emotion, and artistry woven together by performers and musicians alike. For South Bay Musical Theatre (SBMT), bringing this American art form to the community is not just a mission but a passion. Now, thanks to a generous grant from the Saratoga Rotary Club Charitable Foundation, SBMT is poised to elevate its performances to new heights with state-of-the-art sound equipment at the Saratoga Civic Theater. At the heart of SBMT’s mission lies the desire to share the magic of live musical theatre with the community. Central to achieving this goa ..read more

South Bay Musical Theatre is proud to announce the talented cast of our Spring production, Disney & Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins. MARY POPPINS: Clara Walker BERT: Lex Rosenberg GEORGE BANKS: Ben Hatch WINIFRED BANKS: Whitney Moore JANE BANKS: Mariah Jade Taylor & Ciara McCarthy MICHAEL BANKS: Roisin McCarthy KATIE NANA: Katy Darrow POLICEMAN: Tim Huang ADMIRAL BOOM: Steve Sammonds MRS. BRILL: Angela Konigsberg MISS LARK: Barbara Heninger ROBERTSON AY: Stanford Stickney PARK KEEPER: Steve Sammonds DIANA: Anita Popescu CHAIRMAN: Gregg Zigler MISS SMYTHE: Gabby Crolla VON HUSSLER ..read more

South Bay Musical Theatre proudly presents our slate of shows for 2024-2025. Subscription renewals will be mailed in April. Watch for more details in the coming months. No, No, Nanette: Sep. 28 – Oct. 19, 2024 No, No, Nanette is a lighthearted romp showcasing the charming music of Vincent Youmans. Even though it was written and first performed 100 years ago, it brought us a couple of songs about happiness that remain popular today. The wacky story involves three couples sharing a cottage in Atlantic City in the midst of a blackmail scheme, with plenty of deception, romantic mishaps, and comi ..read more

Board Meeting Minutes  1/10/24 Start: 7:12 PM End: 9:15 PM In Attendance: Michael Hirsch Dan Singletary Braden Taylor Nicole Tung Barbara Heninger Tipu Purkayastha Ann Lucena Ex Officio: Walter Mayes Doug Hughes Karyn Morton Steve Sammonds Absent: Soni Kapoor Action Items ACTION ITEM: President will reach out to Treasurer about any missing paperwork for background checks ACTION ITEM: Production Manger (PM) will organize list of staff needing live scan paperwork and another for TB testing ACTION ITEM: President will continue to handle Articles on Staff ACTION ITEM: President made mo ..read more