By Lizabeth Jenkins-Dale
Yes, The Soo Theatre Project promotes the arts, but just what are “the arts?” And, why are they important?
Art is any expression of one’s inner spirit. This can manifest in many ways – writing, painting, dancing, singing, performing, sculpting, etc. The Soo Theatre Project provides opportunity for this expression of one’s inner spirit.
Why is expression important? Inside all of us are ideas, creation, and inspiration (in-spirit). Allowing these to be expressed is pure joy. So, it’s all about joy! A few famous artists understood this well. Auguste Rodin, a French sculptor of the late 1800s said, “The main thing is to be moved, to love, to hope, to tremble, to live.” Henry Moore, a mid 1990s English artist and sculptor said, “To be an artist is to believe in life.” Pablo Picasso, a Spanish artist of the mid 1900s said, “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”
So utilize the offerings at The Soo Theatre Project to express your inner spirit, your creation, your joy … and to wash away from your soul the dust of your everyday life.
Classes are now in progress. It’s not too late to register to bring out the painter, vocalist, performer, musician, and dancer in you and your child. Incredibly talented teachers await!
Saturday, September 21, there will be a Second Hand Rose Tea and Luncheon. After a delightful three-course luncheon accompanied by vocalists Karen Hughes Beacom and Maureen Delaney-Lehman, attendees will have the opportunity to shop for high quality gently used women’s clothing and accessories. Funds raised at this event support The Soo Theatre Project. Limited tickets are available at the theatre office.
Also on Saturday, September 21, at 7:00 p.m., Lisa Beckman is producing Oh, The Musical Possibilities, to be performed on The Soo Theatre Project’s historical stage. This special event will include ten family members from the Beckman family as well as ten members from the Mieczkowski family. What a show this will be!
The Sault Symphony Orchestra will be performing on Saturday, September 28, at 8 p.m. Kaleidoscope is the theme of the evening and performing your favorite melodies from Broadway and Opera. More information is available at www.saultsymphony.com.
The 6th annual Rotary Show of Shows is Sunday, October 6, beginning at 2 p.m. This variety show style event is popular year after year after year, with multiple performances by local talent.
Once again, The Soo Theatre Project will be offering a “Haunted Theatre” on Friday, October 25, starting at 5 p.m. during The Downtown Development Authority’s Trick or Treating event. Come and enjoy for a unique haunting experience!
Enjoy Sault Ste. Marie’s winter wonderland in December by attending The Christmas Concert at the LSSU Arts Center on Saturday, December 7, and The Holiday Tour of Homes and Tea on Sunday, December 15.
Francis Bacon, a an English philosopher, statesman, scientist, jurist, orator and author, said, “The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery.” Deepen the mystery of your life through the arts at The Soo Theatre Project!
A version of this article was originally published in the Soo Evening News on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013.
