Evita - P3252793
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ACT News
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
John Alfred Conway
The death occurred at his late residence in Charlottetown on Monday, July 20, 2009, of John Alfred Conway, aged 54 years. Born in Charlottetown, January 17, 1955, he was the son of the late H.J. “Harry” Conway and Louise (Blanchard) Conway. He is survived by his daughter Patti, son Ryan (Shauna) and daughter Julia. Also survived by sister Lynda Campbell (Jim), Charlottetown, Paula Crockett (Orville) of Montrose, P.E., and brother Michael (Darlene) and sister Helen, Charlottetown. Resting at the Hennessey Funeral Home, completed funeral arrangements to be announced later. Online condolences may be made at http://www.islandowned.ca .
Thursday, July 16, 2009
SCRIPT READING OPPORTUNITY
Actor-Readers needed for Friday 17 July
Corin McFadden (of IMAC) is soliciting the help of actors in the community, who might be free Friday, July 17, between 7-10 p.m, to participate in a stage reading of short excerpts, from the top six screenplay finalists, for the 2nd Annual PEI International Film Festival. This will be presented at The Guild.
Those interested can contact Robbin W by phone (902) 894-9911
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
THEATRE TRAINING for YOUNG PEOPLE
Youth Summer Drama Camp - Kentville NS
CentreStage Theatre in Kentville NS will be hosting a youth drama camp under the very capable leadership of Cynthia Myers, Chester (http://www.cynthia-myers.com). For more information or registration forms, please email jchurchill @ ns.sympatico.ca.
Week of August 3: Ages 6-11
STAR SEARCH: The greatest talent contest in the Universe! Queen Andromeda of the Andromeda galaxy is bored, her assistant Sirius decides they should host a talent contest. When the word gets out in the solar system; Venus, Mars; The Meteorites and The Pleiades all arrive to compete to be the brightest star in the universe! And the winner is….?!?
This week long camp will focus on teamwork, choreography, singing and basic theater etiquette. The actors will receive a script and CD of Cynthia Myer’s original musical Star Search. Every actor will audition, every actor will be given a part and together the ensemble will perform on Saturday August 8th at 2pm.
August 3-7th Performance Aug 8th at 2pm
Monday to Friday 9-3pm
Class limited to 25
Week of August 10: Ages 12-17
Who’s Right: Whose Rite?!
We all have rights, but what happens when someone from 2009 is plopped into Biblical times, the turn of the century, or outer space?
Find out what really happens when you’re overdue with library books, and you get sent into the story you’re reading!
This week long camp will focus on acting technique and basic theater etiquette. Actors will learn choreography; how to work with sets, props, costumes and character development. All actors will audition, receive a CD and script and work together and an ensemble in performance Saturday Aug 15th at 2pm.
Actors age 12-18
August 10-14th performance Saturday August 15th at 2pm
Monday to Friday, 9-3pm
Class limited to 25
If you have any questions, or would like further information please contact us at centrestage @ centrestagetheatre.ca or phone 678-3502 and leave a message. CentreStage Theatre is located at 61 River Street, Kentville, near the police station.
Monday, June 22, 2009
AGM - early notice
Keep August 22 open ... for ACT’s AGM/party
ACT - a community theatre will hold its annual general meeting – well all right, its annual general convivial gathering – on Saturday afternoon, August 22nd, starting at 4:00 pm. This is for ACT members – current, past and would-be.
Besides the mercifully short business meeting, there’ll be news about the coming season’s productions, workshops, play readings and ‘ACT-Out’ social occasions, lawn sports and a fine potluck dinner.
Venue: the Earnscliffe estate of Ben and Monique.
The agenda for the business meeting includes short reports by the President, Treasurer, Membership coordinator, Director of Theatre, Readings coordinator ... elections for Board members ... possibly some discussion of ‘issues’ like strategic directions for ACT.
More information later.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Spring Cleaning
The Beach House sparkles after its spring clean-up.
We held our annual June clean-up of the Beach House on Saturday, 20 June. Big thanks to the sweepers, scrubbers, garbage-tossers and toilet-bowl polishers: Wallena Higgins, Terry Pratt, Cyril Armstrong, Richard Haines, Barb Rhodenhizer, Doug Gallant and Rob Thomson. After the labours we had a nice barbecue lunch together.
Ticket Prize
ACT provided tickets to its October production, The Rocky Horror Show, as a boost for the annual Huntington Disease fund-raiser.
ACT has received a note from Stephen Hurst, the president of the PEI chapter of the Huntington Society, to thank us for donating a pair of tickets to “Rocky Horror” as a prize. The Society’s ‘Indy’ Go-Kart Challenge was held last weekend. It raised $7000 for Hungington research and family support.
The winner of the ACT tickets was Janet-Rose McBeath.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Brilliant Production!!
To all members of ACT. Congratulations on a truly wonderful performance of Evita!! You have an exceptional company. My only regret is that the performances are only for a few days, I could watch your shows over and over again!! Still they are so memorable that they stay fresh in the mind!! May I make a suggestion for a future Performance? How about Les Miserables? We have such a wealth of talent on the Island, that I am sure it would be a sublime production.
I am already looking forward very much to your next performance.
Sketch22 Call for Auditions
Hi Gerry and Brenda,
Sketch-22 is seeking extras for a few hours for our first video shoot of the 2009 season. The release is attached and is pasted below. It’s taking place on Saturday, April 19th at 1 p.m. in Charlottetown. Those interested can email me (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)) for more details. I thought some of the ACT players might be interested. If you’re able to pass this along to your members I’d certainly appreciate it. Thanks.
P.S. Loved Evita! Very well done.
Jason Rogerson
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Monday, April 06, 2009
Reading Club and ACT Out
Good afternoon,
The next theatre reading will take place on Thursday, April 16 at 7 p.m. in the Confederation Centre Art Gallery. We will be reading “Belle Moral ” by Ann-Marie MacDonald.
For those of you interested in an ACT-OUT, we will be meeting for supper at Mavor’s Bistro and Bar at 5:30
Please contact me if you plan to attend the supper and/or the reading so I can make arrangements for both.
Please let me know by e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or by phone (651-3131 or 628-6105) if you plan to attend.
Theatre reading: ACT members: free. Non-members: $2.00
Hope to see you there!
Monique
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
This is theatre worth applauding
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Guardian)
Editor:
I have just returned home from one of the best nights of theatre I’ve seen on this Island in 10 years.
Anyone else who had the pleasure of taking in tonight’s (Friday) performance of Evita by ACT knows exactly what I’m talking about. From the moment the first actor arrived on stage to the final curtain two and a half hours later, I was taken in by the entire production. Every element, from staging to costumes to the orchestra, was absolutely bang on. Not to mention the totally convincing performances from every single cast member.
I hope each of the 100-plus people involved in this production takes another bow when they read this. You certainly deserve it. Three cheers for community theatre. We have many, many talented storytellers amongst us.
Kelly Mullaly,
Monday, March 30, 2009
Evita left our spirits soaring
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Guardian)
Editor:
Congratulations to ACT on their truly magnificent production of Evita. The principals were simply superb with immaculate timing and mellifluous voices. The company gave us delightfully detailed and concentrated work which brought out all aspects of the emotion, turmoil and public fascination with the amazing life of Eva Peron.
Mark Ramsay, Shirley Anne Cameron and Julia Sauve deserve our gratitude for setting a standard to which all productions should aspire.
The very clever settings, lighting choreography and costumes delighted the eye.
Altogether a wonderful evening reminding us of the magic of musical theatre, after a steady diet of musical revues on the mainstage.
The production left our spirits soaring with Eva and the angel.
M. Raymond Moore
Friday, March 27, 2009
EVITA Sells Out Closing night
Evita played to a sell out crowd on Saturday night. Total for the three nights was 2,930 which was 92.7% of the tickets available.
For a hint of what you missed, please check out our Evita production pictures the the gallery!
- Gerry
Monday, March 09, 2009
ACT (what’s in a name)
Why do I care?
• Co-founder
• President for initial five years
• Compiler of original Constitution and By-laws
• Member of Board of Directors for initial ten years
My first thoughts about an organized community theatre group here on PEI were in 1993 during rehearsals for Theatre PEI’s production of Blue Castle. Someone commented on how wonderful it was to be doing something with like minded people and the observation was strongly endorsed. Can you imagine… not having to pretend an interest in or knowledge of hockey / football / curling, in order to have a conversation? Just kidding. But it really was wonderful! I asked why there wasn’t an organized community theatre group in Charlottetown. No one answered.
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Sunday, March 08, 2009
SUMMERTIME ACTING OPPORTUNITY
Avonlea - Village of Anne of Green Gables
AUDITIONS
This summer be a part of PEI’s most famous story!
• Anne • Matthew Cuthbert
• Gilbert • Miss Stacy
Qualifications:
• Must be high energy
• Must enjoy children
• Must enjoy working outside
• Must be a team player
Full training provided
To book an audition/interview
email sheela @ avonlea.ca or call 902-963-3050
www.avonlea.ca
Friday, February 27, 2009
Classic ‘Theatre of the Absurd’ Drama
Coming this April is Sheep-for-Wheat’s staging of the Eugene Ionesco classic, The Lesson. Starring accomplished local talents Chris Doiron, Meaghan Blanchard and Kelsey Moore, The Lesson is an absurdist one-act written in 1951.
The critically acclaimed play was one of the French playwright’s (Ionesco) most distinguished works as well as one of the most notable in the history of the ‘Theatre of the Absurd’ genre. It revolves around a strange study session between a naive young student (Blanchard) and a delirious, yet powerful professor (Doiron).
The Lesson will be staged at the Guild April 2, 3 & 4 at 8pm. Direction is by Rob Reddin, stage management by Ashley Clark and music by Keith Baglole. Co-producers Fraser McCallum and Chera-Lee Hickox round out the company.
Sheep-for-Wheat Productions is an independent theatre company out of Charlottetown. Small but mighty, this is their second production after great success with a Guild staging of the Harold Pinter drama, The Dumb Waiter.
Tickets are $12 and can be purchased in advance at the box office or at showtime. Come one, come all!