The Soo Theatre Project is smack dab in the middle…of its summer productions, camps, concerts, and performances schedule. If you haven’t come to see any events yet, now is the time to do so because there’s still SOOOO much more to experience at The Soo Theatre Project this summer!
Take a look at the summer schedule poster. “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.,” Festival Orchestra, “We Got The Beat,” “Shrek, Jr. The Musical,” and other wonderful performances have come and gone as part of The Soo Theatre Project’s summer performance schedule.
Now, it’s time to enjoy the next half of this summer’s productions such as “The Music Man,” “Pirates, The Musical,” and Rossini’s “Barber of Seville” in addition to many other STP events. Check out the STP Facebook page for the latest and most up to date information.
Many of these events are led by the incredibly talented faculty at The Soo Theatre Project:
RANDY KRAUSE. The next Arty Party (for high school students to adults) with artist Randy Krause has a new date. It is now Tuesday, July 26 at 7 pm. Enjoy a relaxing painting atmosphere as Randy gently guides you step by step to your own masterpiece by the event’s end. Surprise yourself by learning something new, accepting the thrilling challenge of painting, and celebrating your artistic result! It’s entertaining, therapeutic, and quite fun.
For the younger crowd…Randy Krause is offering another opportunity to learn from her artistic talent and this time it’s for elementary aged artists who wish to advance their painting skills or would like to take them to the next level. Register for the Advanced Painting For Elementary Students Camp Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, July 25, 27, and 29.
ALISON CHENEY. Alison Cheney continues her ballet dance classes this summer with multiple levels of ballet classes in July and August. Pre-Ballet, Ballet 1, and Ballet 2 will be taught July 19, 21, 26, and 28. Intermediate Ballet and Pointe Ballet will be taught July 19, 21, 26, 28, August 2 and 4. Call the STP office for additional information.
BENJAMIN GUILDER and MAGGIE TWINING. Imagine learning a life-long skill such as violin or cello this summer. Now, imagine enjoying it so much because it makes your soul leap with joy! This is what music does. THAT is the joy of music.
These two talented strings teachers are offering to “begin at the very beginning” with the Beginning Strings Camp. So, yes you can know nothing about playing the violin or cello and register for this camp. Try it, you just may love it!
Dates and times: July 11-15 from 10am – 11 am for 3-7 graders and July 18-22 from 11am – 12pm for 8th graders to adults. Imagine what a difference five days could make in your life or your child’s life. How will you know unless you try? Must register to ensure availability of instruments.
DOTTIE CASE. Calling all elementary aged actresses and actors who love to go, “Arrrrggggh!” for the Elementary Musical Theatre Camp this July 18-22 from 10 am to 3 pm. No experience necessary as this camp serves as an introduction to theatre. Students of this camp will perform “Pirates, The Musical” on Friday, July 22.
KAREN HUGHES BEACOM. Karen, STP’s Artistic Director and voice, harp, and piano teacher, is producing “The Music Man” this July 14, 15, 16, and 17. She has brought together a professional lineup for this fabulous, upbeat, and well-known musical: Anthony Aceti from Soo, Canada, director; Megan Wigmore of Soo, Canada, assistant director; and Alan Jacobus of Cedarville, conductor. Now that’s stellar international musical leadership!
With nearly 100 participating with this major musical: actresses, actors, and behind the scenes people such as stage crew, lighting and sound technicians, pianist, orchestra members, and costumers, “The Music Man” is sure to be another Soo Theatre Project hit this summer.
Karen Hughes Beacom is also bringing together another professional lineup for this season’s opera Rossini’s “Barber of Seville” the second week of August in conjunction with the Vocal and Opera Workshop July 25-29. The opera workshop participants will perform at the Vocal Gala on July 29 at 7 pm as well as in “Rossini’s Barber of Seville” in August.
RAISE THE STP ROOF CONCERT SERIES. Wow. If you read the numerous and quite impressive reviews about the band, The Accidentals, on its website at http://www.moreaccidentals.com you will be sure to get your tickets asap! This band is heading our way July 23 and 23 as part of the Raise The Roof Summer Concert Series. Beer, water, and soda will be available for sale.
Reviews as found on The Accidentals’ website:
The Accidentals are an American musical band formed in Traverse City, Michigan in 2012 by [Interlochen graduates] Savannah Buist and Katie Larson. The group features an eclectic blend of pop, jazz, bluegrass, indie folk, country, and classical music.
“Multi-instrumentalists Katie Larson and Sav Buist are creating quite a name for themselves among music lovers of all genres. Described as “a duo giving an edge to folk with unique instrumentation,” Z93 FM DJ, Matt Mansfield writes: “Combine musicality, originality and melodic beauty with a welcome and unexpected bite to clever lyrics and you’ve got Accidentals music. Songwriters, look no farther to find a new pairing to be jealous of, especially with such a bright future ahead of them.”
So, get your tickets now!
As you can see, The Soo Theatre Project never slows down especially during the summer time. Come join the artistic fun because…
There’s always something for everyone at The Soo Theatre Project all year long. Call STP’s office at 906-632-1930 for more information. Or, visit at 534 Ashmun Street downtown Sault Sainte Marie, MI. Or, like us on Facebook at Soo Theatre Project, Inc.
