After two years of hiatus due to COVID-19, Sun Lakes Community Theatre’s touring improv comedy group, The ImproVables, has sold out two consecutive shows. But what do we really know about this zany group of performers? Around 2010, Phyllis Novy asked a friend to lead a two-day improv workshop for Sun Lakes Community Theatre. It…
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Clubs & Classes, April 2022
Sun Lakes Community Theatre 2022 Leadership Elected
Bill Becker Following the March 2022 election of three open board seats, the Sun Lakes Community Theatre Executive Committee met and elected their officers for 2022. Reelected to serve as president was Greg Posniack, Jim Brown accepted the position of vice president, and newly elected Sharon Gerdik was voted in as secretary. Robin Murray will…
Generals, March 2022
Detective Baffled by Mysterious Goings On
A chalet in the Catskills. A couple on their honeymoon. A lovers’ spat, and suddenly a mystery unfolds. It seems that the bride is missing, and that’s just one of the cases the rural detective has to solve. A kindly priest enters the picture with the missing honeymooner, expecting a joyful reunion, but her husband…
Clubs & Classes, March 2022
ImproVables Tickets on Sale Now
Sun Lakes Community Theatre’s comedy improv troupe, the ImproVables, has a brand new show scheduled on Friday, April 22. Tickets are on sale now! For $25, enjoy dinner and the show at Cottonwood Country Club, in the Saguaro Room. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner is at 6 p.m., and the show begins at 7…
Generals, March 2022
High Schools Perform for Sun Lakes Community Theatre
Sharon Gerdik On Thursday, Feb. 10, prior to the general meeting of the Sun Lakes Community Theatre, the members in attendance were treated to some delightful entertainment. Actors, singers, and dancers, all members of their high school theater groups, were invited from five local Chandler high schools. They included Basha, Casteel, Chandler, Hamilton, and Perry…
Clubs & Classes, January 2022
The ImproVables Are Back!
Jo Birlin The ImproVables, Sun Lakes Community Theatre’s comedy improv troupe, will perform at Sun Lakes Country Club on Saturday, Feb. 5. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets for the show and a buffet dinner are $25 and will be available for purchase at the Administrative Office of Sun Lakes Country Club in early January.…
Clubs & Classes, December 2021
Sun Lakes Community Theatre Encourages Future Performers
Kate King-Turner Think that Sun Lakes Community Theatre only puts on plays, conducts Children Theater shows, Workshops, Flash Mob dances, and zany Improv performances? Nope, the organization is about a lot more than that. One of the lesser-known activities of the SLCT is its monetary support of local high schools. At a recent meeting of…
Generals, December 2021
Sun Lakes Community Theatre Honors Linda Caton
As Linda Caton retires after some 21 years as recreation manager from Cottonwood Palo Verde, the Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT) hosted a party to thank her for her contributions to local arts. On Oct. 25 SLCT presented Linda its first “Lifetime Member” affiliation in recognition of her many years of participation. And donations on…
Generals, October 2021
SLCT Audition Notice
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…
Generals, September 2021
A Good Time Was Had by All, Especially the Snake!
Sandy Pallett Sun Lakes Community Theatre held auditions for their next mystery dinner show Dealt a Deadly Hand: Murder at the Sun Lakes Resort Casino. Performances will be Oct. 9 through 13 in the Oakwood ballroom. Open bar starts at 5 p.m., doors to the show open at 5:30 p.m., and the show starts at 6…