Sharon Gerdik, Member, SLCT Board of Directors Hopefully, some of you had the opportunity to read an article I had published in the May edition of the Splash regarding an extensive description of our Sun Lakes Community Theatre group (SLCT). We would love to increase our membership, and I explained the many ways we could…
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June 2024, Front Page
SL Community Theatre Receives a Foundation Grant
Jeanne Becker, Foundation Treasurer The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation has donated $6,000 to Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT) to replace a 15-year-old lighting console, which at the last theatrical production at Oakwood, simply quit working. They were able to finish the show by borrowing the console owned by CWPV and stored at the Cottonwood…
Generals, June 2024
SLCT Awards Scholarship to Graduate
Roger Edmonds, Sun Lakes Community Theatre’s (SLCT) education liaison, was excited to present a $1,000 scholarship award to Abigayle Groves, a graduating senior from Chandler High who plans to major in theater arts in college. Abby performed two monologues and wowed the membership with a song at the April general meeting. SLCT supports local theater…
May 2024, Generals
Calling All Sun Lakers
Sharon Gerdik How long have you lived in Sun Lakes? Have you been here for years? Did you just move here recently? Are you here for just part of each year? No matter which category you fall into, you should consider joining the Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT)! Whatever your skills and interests may be,…
March 2024, Clubs & Classes
Another Fun Night for SLCT and CUSD H.S. Theatre Groups
Sharon Gerdik On Feb. 8, prior to the general meeting of the Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT), the members in attendance were treated to some delightful entertainment. Actors, singers, dancers, improv, and members of their high school theater groups were invited from six local Chandler high schools. They included Basha, Casteel, Chandler, Hamilton, Perry, and…
March 2024, Front Page
Variety Show Equals Huge Success
The Winter Dinner & Variety Show was a huge success for Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT), the performers, emcees, stagehands, sound, and light crews. Organizers Nancy Patterson and Kate King-Turner were thrilled with the results, as were audiences on both nights. From the first day sell-out of tickets to the final curtain call for performers,…
October 2023, Front Page
Cast Announced for SLCT’s Upcoming Show, ‘Rex’s Exes’
The Verdeen cousins of Sweet Gum, Texas, are at it again! This hilarious comedy will feature Diana Nelinson in the role of CeeCee Windham, the local TV host. Playing Gaynelle Verdeen will be Ginger Henry. Her cousin Peaches Verdeen Belrose will be played by Joyce Recupido, and her other cousin Jimmie Wyvette Verdeen will be…
September 2023, Clubs & Classes
Sun Lakes Community Theatre—Meet Jess Alberts
Mark Wenz Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT) is delighted to welcome a new member, Jess Alberts, to its ranks. Jess auditioned and performed in the theater group’s most recent play, The Sweet Delilah Swim Club. Before retiring and moving to Sun Lakes with her husband Jim, Jess was a President’s Professor at ASU where she…
Generals, August 2023
It Takes a Village to Put on a Show
We all know what fun it is to attend our Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT) productions, but weeks of preparation go into every show, with tons of behind-the-scenes work happening both before and during the production. Our fall production, Rex’s Exes, has already taken root. Director Sandy Bocynesky has been in talks with the construction…
Front Page, July 2023
SLCT’s ‘The Sweet Delilah Swim Club’ Opens July 18
Five women who were all on the same swim team reunite annually in a quaint cottage on the Outer Banks, N.C. Team captain Sheree Hollinger (played by Janine Schneck) uses her extraordinary organizational skills to plan activities, as well as menus, for the group, much to everyone’s dismay. Dinah Grayson (played by Sally Holberg) simply…