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…
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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…
Generals, December 2018
12 Angry Jurors played to rave reviews
Bill Becker, SLCT Publicity “Wow,” “Intense,” Terrific” and “I didn’t think our local actors were that good, but now we know they are.” These are some comments from theater-goers after experiencing the sold-out 12 Angry Jurors from November 7 to 11 in the Cottonwood Ballroom. The following actors showed their strong “acting chops” in this drama:…
Clubs & Classes, December 2018
SLCT Beginners Acting Class
Bill Becker, SLCT Publicity Sun Lakes Community Theater’s Beginning Acting Class for 2019. Instructor: Merrie Crawford Time involvement: Three sessions Dates: Saturdays, January 12 and 19 and February 2, noon to 3:00 p.m. Pre-requisites: None Materials cost: $10 Location: Cottonwood, Room A-3 (Card Room, next to Library Room) This beginners’ acting class is intended…
Clubs & Classes, October 2018
Sun Lakes Community Theatre is going full steam ahead
Mary Vandergrift Sun Lakes Community Theatre’s August Cool Down Social was a success! Everyone enjoyed reconnecting with old friends and meeting some new ones after a long, hot summer. A lot of fun memories were shared along with some really great stories of summer travel by our members. Thanks to everyone for making it a…
Features, October 2018
Actors wanted for new theater show – auditions on November 17
Bill Becker, SLCT Publicity “Another opening, another show” – Another mystery dinner theater show, that is! Eat, Drink and Be Murdered runs February 17-21, 2019, in the Oakwood Ballroom at Oakwood Country Club. And we are looking for you! If you used to act or do stage production in high school, college or in community…
Front Page, October 2018
Classic courtroom drama coming to Sun Lakes stage next month
Andrea Hummel A trial can be a frightening thing. Imagine one poorly-educated young man facing 12 jurors, people from all walks of life and each with their own set of experiences, biases and prejudices. Can the young man possibly get a fair trial? Can 12 very different people reach consensus? We often take our American…
Generals, September 2018
Twelve Angry Jurors opens in November
Andrea Hummel The air in the jury room is stifling. The door is locked, so the jurors can’t even step outside for a breath of fresh air. The foreman tries hard to keep the jurors focused; since this is a capital murder trial, the verdict must be unanimous. They can, and do, request to see…
Generals, August 2018
SLCT’s fall play to be Twelve Angry Jurors
Andrea Hummel The fall play produced by the Sun Lakes Community Theatre will be Twelve Angry Jurors. The play, a mixed gender version of Twelve Angry Men, will open November 7 and will close with a matinee performance on November 11. Watch the Splash for information regarding ticket sales. Director Howard Hummel announced the cast for…