Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT) presented their fall production, Exit Laughing, on Nov. 6 through Nov. 10 in Cottonwood’s San Tan Ballroom. Audiences were continually laughing (and often howling) as the cast of four women and one man ably performed the comedy. The plot dealt with three women of a certain age and one woman’s…
Every Monday morning, The ImproVables comedy improv troupe of Sun Lakes Community Theatre meets in a classroom at Cottonwood to practice their improv skills. “We work on our improv skills, such as listening and being in the moment,” states Phyllis Novy, director of The ImproVables. “Not only that, but we laugh for two hours. It…
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…
The Chordaires lived up to performance theatre’s motto, “The show must go on,” with a lively, sold-out performance show in April. Just three weeks earlier, their director informed them he was unable to continue due to severe health issues. The timing of the director’s withdrawal was difficult, not only because it was only three weeks…
Sandy Pallett Old Horton the elephant has hatched his last egg of the Dr. Suess Season! Ten of SLCT’s Children Theatre members headed out each week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) to entertain kindergarten and 1st grade students at 23 schools in the Chandler Unified School District. They performed Dr. Seuss’s story of Horton Hatches the…
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…
The ImproVables, Sun Lakes Community Theatre’s comedy improv troupe, will bring their brand of laughter and hijinks to the IronOaks ballroom (located adjacent to Stone & Barrel) on Tuesday, April 9. Aptly entitled “Spring Into Laughter,” the event ticket price will be $30 per person and includes a delicious buffet dinner with the show. The…
Robin Murray Share the rewards of the Sun Lakes Community Theatre (SLCT) experience! SLCT sparks activity beyond the talents of our actors. Many volunteers contribute with off-stage roles such as sound, lighting, set design, costumes, hospitality, publicity—a list as long as the interests and skills our members contribute. These meaningful experiences are open to our…
Roger Edmonds Sun Lakes Community Theatre, after over a year’s absence, will be presenting, for your enjoyment, An Evening of Old Time Radio. Previous Old Time Radio productions were so well received that three new episodes from the 1940s have been chosen for this summer’s production. Two comedies, the ever-popular Fibber McGee and Molly and The Bickersons,…