STARS Spring Concerts
April 30th STARS Youth Orchestra Concert
May 4th Student Recitals
May 7th Senior Recitals
May 11th Faculty & Friends Recital
Soo Theatre presents their annual Festival Orchestra Concert directed by Dottie Case & Maggie Twining. This concert will feature STARS Youth Orchestras, Soo Cello Crew, and special guests, JKL Bahweting Orchestra directed by Cathy Wilkinson.
STARS Youth Orchestras have 3 levels; early, intermediate, and advanced. These groups provide strings students an opportunity to play in a stringed orchestra and learn to follow a conductor. Soo Cello Crew is a group of youth cello students who play in ensemble together without a conductor. Students will perform classic pieces, as well as folk and fiddle tunes! STARS Graduating Seniors will be featured in some of the musical selections, including one that is sure to make you laugh! The performance will be on the historic Soo Theatre stage on Monday, April 30th at 7:00 pm. Admission is by donation.
Later the same week, Friday, May 4th, STARS annual Spring Recitals will take place on the stage. Students from the early beginner to the advanced older student will present their work on one of the recitals. Two different performances are presented; one at 5:00pm and the second one at 7:00pm. Both programs contain a mix of levels and experience. Admission is by donation.
A new tradition is being planned this year to feature graduating seniors in mini recitals to show their progress through the education programs at the Soo Theatre. Senior Recitals will take place Monday, May 7th at 7:00 pm. This recital will feature Soo Theatre & STARS high school seniors: Hannah Brood, piano; Sophia Kowalski, violin & piano; Jamie Sheppard, violin & piano; and Griffin Zajkowski, cello. All four of our graduating seniors will play individually, as well as join together to play 5 Dances by Beethoven for Piano Trio. A small reception with cake and punch will follow the performances in the lobby. Soo Theatre’s Senior Recital will be performed on the Historic Soo Theatre Stage. Admission is by donation.
On May 11th, the Faculty & Friends Recital features STARS and Soo Theatre faculty and staff members Karen Hughes Beacom, harp, piano and voice; Meg Boucher, flute; Dottie Case, violin, viola, and clarinet; Benjamin Gulder, viola; Lola Kennedy, voice; Betty Struble, piano; Maggie Twining, cello and more! This is a chance for students, parents, and community members to enjoy the talents of the faculty and staff of the Soo Theatre Project. Be sure to come early and listen to the Flute Choir play for 15-20 minutes prior to the Faculty Recital. This performance is Friday, May 11th at 7:30 pm. Admission is by donation.
There are two more chances to catch Soo Youth Theatre’s “The Lion King Jr.” The cast is comprised of all local talent from the Eastern Upper Peninsula and Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. You will not want to miss this stage adaptation of Disney’s beloved story performed on the historic Soo Theatre stage. It runs tonight, Saturday, April 21 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, April 22 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for students, and $5.00 for STARS students. You may also purchase tickets before each performance at the door. If you need special accommodations please call the main office at 906-632-1930 and/or email sootheatre@gmail.com.
Don’t forget: Summer Camp registration is well under way and you’ll want to register in April to get the best rate! Check out our summer camps flyer and descriptions on our website. Registration for summer lessons is also open now. Registration for fall lessons and classes will be coming soon! Watch here or our website for more details.
Coming Soon: Summer Season Announcement! Our Season Poster and Schedule are already posted on our website and social media.
AUDITIONS for the summer musical GREASE will be held the first week of May at the Soo Theatre. See website for details. GREASE will be presented July 12-15, 2018.
Soo Theatre Project, 534 Ashmun Street, SSM 49783 (906) 632-1930, www.sootheatre.org.
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