Film Series at Cinema Capitol

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Capitol Theater Announces Auditions for SummerStage Musicals

The Rome Capitol Theatre announces auditions for their Summerstage Shows Fiddler on the Roof and
The Little Mermaid. Auditions will be held at 6:00pm on June 12th and 13th in the rehearsal space behind
the Theatre. Auditions are open to people 12 to adult. Those auditioning may audition for one or both
musicals. Musical Director for Fiddler is Bonnie Hibbard and Musical Director for The Little Mermaid is
Karen Corigliano. Patrick St. Thomas is choreographer for both shows and Peter Loftus is director.
Those wishing to audition will be asked to sing portions of songs from the shows. It is advised that
auditioners familiarize themselves with the music. They will also be asked to do a dance audition so
loose clothing and closed toed shoes should be worn.

Capitolfest is Central New York’s 35mm classic film festival, screening rarely-seen silent and early talking movies from around the turn-of-the-20th Century into the late 1930s. Most of the movies are shown via 35mm films from archives such as the Library of Congress, the Museum of Modern Art, the George Eastman Museum, and UCLA Film & Television Archive, as well as prints from studios such as Universal, Warner Brothers, Sony, and Disney. 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of Capitolfest, as well as the 20th festival (there was no show in 2021 due to Covid).

 

Current and Upcoming Movies and Shows

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Thursday, June 29, 7:00 pm U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors (free concert)
 
The Jazz Ambassadors is the official touring big band of the United States Army. Formed in 1969, this 19-member ensemble has received great acclaim at home and abroad performing America’s greatest original art form, jazz. Concerts by the Jazz Ambassadors are programmed to entertain all types of audiences. The band’s diverse repertoire includes big band swing, bebop, Latin, contemporary jazz, standards, popular tunes, Dixieland, vocals, and patriotic selections, many of which are written or arranged by members of the Jazz Ambassadors. The Jazz Ambassadors has appeared in all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, Japan, India, and throughout Europe. The Jazz Ambassadors’ rigorous touring schedule and reputation for excellence has earned it the title “America’s Big Band.” 
 
Tickets to this concert are free (limit four per request) and may be obtained from the Capitol Theatre box (Tuesday-Friday 11-4 and at all shows), Cinema Capitol, 230 W. Dominick St. (during show hours), Keaton & Lloyd Bookshop, 236 W. Dominick St., The Copper Easel/supperofficial drinks, 216 W. Dominick St., Jervis Public Library, 613 N. Washington St. Tickets may also be obtained by sending a self-addressed-stamped envelope to: Capitol Theatre, 220 W. Dominick St., Rome, NY. 
 
Doors open at 6 pm; Ticketholders should be seated by 6:40 pm.

Rising Stars DVDs are available to order.

The charge for each DVD is $25 which includes tax and shipping costs.Here is the link to place an order.

Todays Movies, Events and Screening Times

Cinema Capitol screens movies every week from Friday through Monday unless otherwise noted. 4:00 Friday and 1:00 Sunday Cinema Capitol movies are captioned for the hearing-impaired, pending caption availability.

Capitol Arts Complex • 220 West Dominick Street, Rome, NY 13440 • Phone: 315.337.6277 • Email: [email protected]