This is a Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT) audition notice to anyone who lives in Sun Lakes. Don’t be shy. This is your opportunity to get involved and find your inner child. Auditions for the SLCT’s production of Catch Me If You Can will be held on Oct. 27 at 3 p.m. in Room A-6 in…
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Front Page, October 2020
Laughter Is the Best Medicine: Outdoor Theater Coming to Oakwood

William Becker Have you had it? Staying home, watching Netflix, reading, eating, doing puzzles, taking naps, etc. Well, the Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT) is about to change all of that! We are giving you what you all need—a big dose of laughter! In late October/early November, Sun Lakes Community Theatre will be presenting Laughter…
Front Page, June 2020
Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation Awards Grant to Sun Lakes Children’s Theater

Bill Becker The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation was established to enhance the quality of life for the older population in the East Valley, including Sun Lakes residents, in the areas of health, education, and culture. Each year, the foundation accepts grant applications from local organizations to assist them in furthering their community service projects.…
Generals, March 2020
“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” Opens March 4-8

Bill Becker, SLCT Publicity You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown opens at the Oakwood Ballroom on Wednesday, March 4, and runs through Monday, March 8. This show features either lunch or dinner before each performance. On Wednesday, March 4; Thursday, March 5; and Friday, March 6, there will be a dinner at 6 p.m. and show…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
SLCT’s Spring Show Is a Musical!

Andrea Hummel For those residents who have wished Sun Lakes Community Theatre group would produce a musical, your day has arrived. Get ready to enjoy You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. The musical comedy, with music and lyrics by Clark Gesner, is based on the comic strip Peanuts, by Charles Schulz, and features the beloved characters…
Generals, January 2020
Preparations for SLCT’s Spring Musical Show: You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown

Bill Becker Preparations are underway for SLCT’s spring musical, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, coming to the Oakwood Ballroom on March 4, 5, and 6 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday evenings at 7 p.m.) and March 7, 8, and 9 (Saturday, Sunday, Monday matinees at 1 p.m.). Co-directors Howard Hummel and Penny Petersen have already cast…
Generals, August 2019
‘Plaza Suite’ takes the stage October 23

Bill Becker, SLCT Publicity Plaza Suite is an award-winning comedy by Neil Simon, composed of three acts, each involving three sets of different characters but all set in Suite 719 in New York City’s Plaza Hotel. The male and female leads will be played by different actors in each of the three acts. In Act 1,…
Generals, August 2019
SLCT to hold welcome back social August 28
Mary Vandergriff, Programs/Education Director We are excited to be starting a new season of shows, classes and programs! This social event will provide information on these and will be a great opportunity to learn about our organization. Anyone interested in theatre, whether it’s acting, directing, set building or a number of other roles, we…
Generals, August 2019
Behind the scenes: SLCT introduces the Tech Team

Bill Becker, SLCT Publicity The all-volunteer Technical Team is comprised of the Lighting Team, the Sound Team and the Construction Team. They meet with the director before each show to plan how all the technical aspects will be arranged, according to the director’s vision of how the show will look and sound. The Lighting Team…
Generals, December 2018
“Eat, Drink and Be Murdered” coming in February

Bill Becker, SLCT Publicity Lucky you! You are going to be invited to Grandma Rose’s 90th birthday party, and no matter which side of the family you’re on, O’Reilly or McFadden, you will have a front-row seat when the sparks start to fly! Actually, everyone will have a front row seat at Eat, Drink and…
