Lizabeth Jenkins-Dale / May 15, 2016
Summer-like weather has definitely found our area of the world – another reason to celebrate the summer season schedule of camps, lessons, performances, and events already underway at The Soo Theatre Project!
Next weekend is the Grease 50’s Weekend at The Soo Theatre Project with an extra twist. Not only is the movie “Grease” going to be shown, but “Purple Rain” as well! Clear May 20, 21, 22 on your calendar to join in the fun of seeing these two fantastic movies. Popcorn and refreshments will be served to complete the experience for you. Times to be announced.
Not just one, but two barbershop groups will be entertaining us again this June 4 at 7 pm for a one night only performance. Northland Barbershop Chorus, a men’s group with members from both sides of the river, will perform their show called “Laughter and Love Songs.” Lock Cities Chorus, a women’s group with members from both sides of the river, will perform their show called “Harmony House.”
The cast of Music Man has been selected! This 1957 award winning musical will be performed on The Soo Theatre Project stage July 14, 15, 16, and 17. When a con-artist descends upon a town posing as a band leader, he plans to sell community members instruments and leave with the money. Before he can make his getaway, he falls in love with the librarian and the town is transformed by music.
The con-artist, Harold Hill, will be played by Aaron Jenkins. The librarian, Marian Paroo, will be played by Lola Kennedy. Other cast members are: MRS. PAROO by Michele Cole, WINTHROP PAROO by Kai Nelson Jenkins, MAYOR SHINN by David Prince, EULALIE MACKECKNIE SHINN by Cindy Smith, ZANEETA SHINN by Faith Nayback, GRACIE SHINN by Ashley Nicole Kasper, MARCELLUS WASHBURN by Eric Donarski, and MAUD DUNLOP (PICKALITTLE) #1 by Erin Jentoft.
Besides the incredible music, part of the attraction to perform “Music Man” are all the numerous roles, which provides for much community involvement. More characters: EWART DUNLOP (GENERAL STORE) by Tom Drzewiecki, PATTY DUNLOP by Margaret (Maggie) Jentoft, SELMA DUNLOP by Katherine (Katie) Jentoft, LISA DUNLOP by Elizabeth (Ellie) Jentoft, MOE DUNLOP by Kaleb Monroe, LACEY SQUIRES (PICKALITTLE) #2by Nancy Kirkpatrick, and character JACEY SQUIRES (LIVERY STABLE) #1 by Trevor Headle.
The Soo Theatre Project has been a place for families to participate together in the arts for over a decade. Notice that with “Music Man” this summer there are several families with multiple family members playing roles. EDDIE SQUIRES by Riley Wilson, OLIN BRITT (NEWS EDITOR) #2 by Dave Bass, ELIZABETH BRITT (TEACHER) by Stephanie Ann Vert, AMARYLLIS BRITT by Elizabeth (Ella) Cole, DAISY BRITT by Viola Cole, LILY BRITT by Breanna Caffee Vert, VIOLET BRITT by Mallory Claire Vert, ARNOLD DJILAS (RAILROAD WORKER) by Isaiah Garcia, GURDY DJILAS (RAILROAD WORKER) by Jessica Janee Garcia, TOMMY DJILAS by Hollyann Beck, BOBBY DJILAS by Gabble Pepin, ALMA HIX (PICKALITTLE) by Keelan Jenkins, OLIN HIX (BANKER) #3 by Ethan Powley, and BARNEY HIX by Daniel Jenkins.
It’s going to be a stage full of talent! SAM HIX by Joshua Jenkins, PAM HIX by Evie Jenkins, JAN HIX by River Joy Jenkins, ETHEL TOFFELMIER (PICKALITTLE) #3 by Sharon SanAngelo, DUDLEY TOFFELMIER (CONSTABLE) by James (Jim) Suggs, PETER TOFFELMIER by Jonah Garcia Suggs, PAULA TOFFELMIER by Evangeli Garcia Suggs, MARY TOFFELMIER by Serenity Elizabeth Suggs, BETTY TOFFELMIER by Kendall Jannetta, JUDY TOFFELMIER by Brynn Jannetta, PATTY ANDREWS by Emma Donmyer, MAX ANDREWS by Theresa Marie McCready, BITSY RICH by Sabrina Pawley, and PA TUCKER (FARMER) by Gerry Boire,
Stay tuned in with The Soo Theatre Project this summer as it’s a wonderfully busy place filled with lots of opportunity for arts exploration. MANY more events are planned all summer! Like us on Facebook, call 906-632-1930, or visit at 534 Ashmun Street downtown Sault Sainte Marie, MI.
