Don Denton Actor

Mickey Mouse Saves the Day

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:39:18 +0000

I got home late last night after watching the Super Bowl at a friend’s place. Before bed, I decided it was best to NOT make a list of the things I needed to bring to auditions today. Oops.

I headed to the North Shore Music Theatre auditions and realized on the N train that I forgot something. Not a showstopper, but a problem. I stood in line outside starting at about 6:45am, followed by waiting upstairs for the monitor. There was an interesting occurrence regarding the line inside that really deserves a post of its own. Then finally, at 8:45am I signed the official union-free list. I had one hour to make it to the Broadway stop in Astoria and then back to Pearl.

I foolishly thought this was possible.

I ran like a madman anytime I wasn’t sweating on a train. I made it home, got my stuff, and then headed back. I ended up being about 20 minutes late to “check back”. LUCKILY, I hadn’t missed my number one slot on that union-free list. The monitor was pushing EMCs through at an alarming rate. This was actually looking good!

“Attention all non-Equity actors: it’s not gonna happen today.”

Damn. I ran into a buddy in the hallway and told him the news as he was looking to see what room the North Shore auditions were in. So we both left and he suggested we check out the Disney call across the street at Pearl’s other location. We barely managed to get seen before the lunch time cut off for men.

And to top it off: I got a callback. Thank you, Mickey, for making today more than just a big waste of time.

Don’s New Homebase

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:32:49 +0000

After several successful years working out of Chicago, Don has moved to New York, New York. The move comes just after finishing a successful run of Miracle on 34th Street at Wagon Wheel Theatre.

Don looks forward to all the opportunities for theatre that living in New York has to offer. Nearly all of the theatres that he has worked at in past years also audition in NY, so be sure to keep an eye out for him in all the old, familiar places!

“Reason for leaving your last job: Relocation”

admin — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:36:51 +0000

Some said it was inevitable. Some said it is a bad idea. Some said it is the best idea. In any case:
I now live in New York.
So far things have been good, and lots of doors have been opening, which is very encouraging. And my friends out here have been great! I look forward to seeing all of you in person.

Miracle on 34th Street

admin — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 07:10:28 +0000

Don will be appearing as Tammany in Wagon Wheel Theatre’s upcoming production of Miracle on 34th Street. The show will run from December 2nd through December 18th.

Dec 2, 3 and 4, 2011

Dec 9, 10 and 11, 2011

Dec 16, 17 and 18, 2011

Friday and Saturday shows at 8:00 PM
Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM

Special Weekday Matinee:
Thursday, Dec 15 at 3:00 PM

Post’s Best Summer Yet

admin — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:34:12 +0000

Another year goes by, another summer arrives for Post Playhouse.

This summer is especially exciting with Post offering one of it’s most diverse seasons to date. Diverse in more ways than one.

First of all, there is diversity in casting. Post Playhouse is offering the folks in the panhandle of Nebraska a look at age appropriate and race appropriate casting. Often, summer stock theatres cannot provide both of these in any one season. Sure, there are plenty that do, but the majority (admittedly by my own, somewhat informed estimation) do not.

This year, there is also diversity in the shows offered. For an enjoyable evening of golden oldies, patrons can come see Forever Plaid or The Marvelous Wonderettes. For laugh-til-you-cry madness, there’s The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Yes, it is back for the second year in a row, after having done so well last year. And for an evening of drama, there’s Hank Williams: Lost Highway. Finally, there’s going to be a cabaret to simply showcase all the talent out here this summer.

We are just about to start rehearsals on the re-mount of Spelling Bee. I couldn’t be more happy with our season this year. And through all of that, I actually have the time to write this entry and get back on track with my blog. Nice.

Post Playhouse 2011

admin — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 06:30:04 +0000

Don will be returning for a third season at Post Playhouse on Fort Robinson in Nebraska this summer. He will be appearing in four of the five productions that are being mounted this year. Last time Don went to Post Playhouse, he was featured as the guitar playing character of Jim in Pump Boys and Dinettes. This year he will not only be playing guitar again (as Hank Williams in Hank Williams: Lost Highway) but he will also be choreographing for Forever Plaid (and playing Frankie).

This summer will see the return of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee with Don as Vice Principal Panch. The final published show to round off the season is The Marvelous Wonderettes which does not include Don, but does feature his girlfriend, Diana Rose Becker.

The last production that will be mounted this summer is Broadway: A Cabaret. This cabaret will be written to utilize the talents of all the cast members that will be at Post Playhouse this season.

Opening Dates:

June 10 – Hank Williams: Lost Highway
June 24 – Forever Plaid
June 28 – The Marvelous Wonderettes
July 8 – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
July 22 – Broadway: A Cabaret

Happy Days

admin — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 23:54:49 +0000

Don Denton will be appearing as Richie Cunningham in Happy Days at Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island, IL. This will mark Don’s fifth main stage performance at Circa ’21.

Don will again be working with director Ann Nieman (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Circa ’21) and Jeff Award winning actor Courtney Crouse (bare at Bailiwick Repertory Theatre) who will be playing Arthur “The Fonz” Fonzerelli.

Running Dates: 3/25/2011 – 6/4/2011
Previews: 3/23/2011 – 3/24/2011

New Video: Don’s Reel

admin — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 04:51:45 +0000

Finally, after months of gathering and re-rendering old footage (and new), another video can be found in Don’s video page. The general reel features clips from shows like The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, bare, Pump Boys and Dinettes, South Pacific, and more.

Plaid Tidings: The Reviews Are In

admin — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 04:45:01 +0000

Warm and funny, “Forever Plaid Tidings” gives Circa theatergoers quite a present.

QC Times

[...]Plaid Tidings is the perfect holiday show. It’s jolly, sweet, and not at all preachy.

RC Reader

Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings

admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:14:20 +0000

Don will be, once again, returning to the Circa ’21 stage for their winter musical. Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings is the sequel to the hit show, Forever Plaid. The story revolves around the 4 ghostly members of a singing group who were struck down just before they reached their prime. In Forever Plaid, these 4 young men returned to Earth years after their tragic, yet laughable, death to give the concert they never got to perform in life. Having fulfilled their harmonious mission they returned to heaven, where they should have stayed for all eternity… So why have they been sent back to Earth again?

Come and see Don play the role of Jinx (the very shy and nervous member of the singing group) in this hilarious and heartwarming show! Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings will be playing during the months of November and December. Previews are on the 10th and 11th of November. Opening night is November 12th, and it will run through December 31st.