Sudbury Theatre Centre

Hey!

We’ve been getting some inquiries about our YOUTH DRAMA CLASSES–to be offered in THREE separate sessions this season–and since we’re still working on the new website design we thought we’d let you all know when they’ll be starting up again.

DISCOVERY CLASS (AGES 8-11)

This class is designed to offer students an opportunity to awaken talent within themselves and to gain confidence as well as learn some of the basics of performance. This group meets at 10:00 to 11:30 each Saturday.

DEVELOPMENT CLASS (AGES 12-16)

This class meets from 12:00 to 1:30 each Saturday for ten weeks. The Development Class offers students who have mastered some of the basics the opportunity to develop their performance skills through both theatre exercises and scripted scenes.

At the end of ten weeks, youths perform in a small show for parents and friends.

All classes are taught by the amazingly-fun, wickedly-talented and just plain awesome CHELSEA PAPINEAU!

REGISTRATION COST FOR BOTH DEVELOPMENT AND DISCOVERY CLASSES IS $130 PER STUDENT, OR $110 FOR SUBSCRIBERS.

Take one or all three sessions:  SEPTEMBER 11th, 2010 – JANUARY 8th, 2011 -                                                       MARCH 16th, 2011

As always, call 674-8381 x21 for more information.

Cheers!

Hey all!

We just wanted to let you know that our good friends over at the Greater Sudbury Public Library are hosting some special theatre events this summer.  Check out the poster below for details about a FREE performance of Romeo and Juliet as well as some fun theatre workshops. 

Greetings!

We won’t lie, friends: It’s a bit quiet around the STC building these days. Summer is definitely upon us (although torrential downpours and unseasonably cold temperatures might seem to say otherwise), and that means that DOWNTIME

But that doesn’t mean there aren’t some interesting things going on at the ol’ theatre.

For one thing we’re working hard to make sure that things are lined up for the start of our 39th season of live professional theatre. Scripts are being read, budgets are being finalized, sponsors are being lined-up, and plans are being made to ensure that we can better serve you, our valued supporting cast member! (And we don’t want this to be a one-sided discussion. If you have ideas for how we can make your theatre experience that much more enjoyable, don’t hesitate to let us know! This blog is a platform for expression and conversation. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!)

And just so you don’t think its all boring administrative work being done here at the theatre these days, here are some pictures from a recent 
photo shoot for our Students on Stage program and our Youth Drama Classes. (And it’s not like you won’t be able to tell, but it’s still worth mentioning: This shoot was a lot of fun!!!)

Auditions for Students on Stage will take place in September, and our YDC will start on September 11th. If you know a young person who loves to perform, be creative and just plain have FUN, then keep visiting the STC website for updates on how to become part of these fantastic programs or call the box office at 674-8381 x21 for more information.

Until next time, stay sunny!

Wow.

What else is there to say?

Wow.

Tickets for The Full Monty are just flying out of the door, and our poor office attendant Janna’s dreams have been haunted by ringing phones for the last two weeks.

Audfiences are simply LOVING the show, and the critics agree! Just check out these great reviews from Northern Life and The Sudbury Star:

If you want in on all the fun, don’t hesitate and call the box office RIGHT NOW! (Janna will forgive you…we think.)

Cheers!

Hey Gang!

There’s been a lot happening here at the theatre since we ended a successful run of Lindsay Price’s The Flying Bandit, and if you haven’t been keeping up with all things STC over the past month let’s bring you up to speed!

First off, the 37th Annual STC Dinner Auction—the theatre’s largest fundraiser of the year—was held on April 17th at the Radisson Hotel, and true to form, STC supporters were out in full force helping to raise over $40,000 dollars! Special thanks goes out to the fantastic staff at the Radisson for their outstanding service, all the generous item donors who always make such amazing contributions, Q92 and EZ Rock 105.3 for serving as the official sponsors of the event, and Jim Szilva and Gerry Lougheed for providing an incredible injection of energy into the evening’s proceedings by serving as co-auctioneers. (We won’t soon forget Gerry’s stylish spandex body suit and hot dog hat. Confused? Guess you’ll just have to attend next year’s event!)

STC board members Dan Keaney and Alex Campbell were all decked out for a night of red carpet glitz and glamour at the 37th Annual Dinner Auction.

The STC crew was also hard at work preparing for the unveiling of the 2010/2011 season lineup, which took place on April 15th here at the theatre. If you haven’t seen the link on the mainpage (just click on the banner below the current show listings), then read on and take a gander at what’s on tap for the STC’s 40th ANNIVERSARY SEASON! (Incredible, right?)

But first, how about some candids from the launch itself? (Take careful note of a very young STC-er grabbing a few Z’s in a rather unique sleeping arrangement.)

STC General Manager Kathy Heimbecker and a future STC supporter.

Box Office Manager Janna Reid (L) and a crew of STC volunteers prepare food for the launch guests.

Too much excitement to handle!

The fruits of the lovely ladies' labour.

The stage is set for the big announcement.

Artistic Director David Savoy (L) and Education Coordinator Judi Straughan (R) unveil the 10/11 season to an appreciative crowd.

And heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeere’s the season!

Like what you see? Then have a peek at this interview conducted by the Sudbury Arts Council’s John Lindsay with 10/11 season mastermind David Savoy:

So, to recap: Successful dinner auction, fantastic launch event, and now relaxation, right? WRONG. Come on now, people: we’ve still got one more show coming up!

And what a show it’ll be! If you haven’t heard yet—and really, how could you not have?—the STC is presenting it’s most spectacular production of the season, THE FULL MONTY, April 30th – May 22nd. Do yourself a favour and DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW! This get-up-and-cheer rock ‘n’ roll musical is just such an utterly joyful experience that you’ll be talking about it long after the curtain has been raised. Infectious musical numbers, stunning set pieces and just plain hilarious dialogue and situational humour combine to make this the HAND-CLAPPING, JAW-DROPPING SHOW OF THE SEASON!

Men and women alike will find something to cheer for in The Full Monty—well, maybe the women will cheer a little louder—and we promise you a night of theatre that you won’t soon forget.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE: SOME SHOWS HAVE ALREADY SOLD OUT! The steady buzz surrounding the show has been growing since it was announced all those months again, and as the 30th approaches the buzz is turning into a steady stream of telephone rings—a sound that thrills the members of the marketing department and haunts the dreams of the box office attendant. In other words, TICKETS ARE GOING FAST! DON’T HESITATE! GET YOURS TODAY!

Phew! That’s enough bolded all-cap typing for one post, don’t you think? (We just get so excited!)

Until next time, friends! Take care.