Do you remember The Soo without The Soo Theatre Project? For many years, the building was vacant. It was another empty, underutilized space.
Then, about eleven years ago, The Soo Theatre Project came to life! The historic stage was alive once more!
So many families, adults, and children have greatly benefited from the STARS program at STP. And, this benefit is sometimes hard to express because it’s not tallied on a score sheet or immortalized in the form of a trophy or plaque.
No, the benefit of experiencing, practicing, and performing in the arts is expressed in the Soul. Evidence of this is in the form of smiles, improved attitude, happiness, and self-exploration.
Evidence of experiencing, practicing, and performing in the arts is in the opening of life pursuits, new avenues of exploration, and understanding oneself better.
These can lead to improved grades, better concentration, career opportunities, and family harmony. Yes, the family that sings, dances, and performs together, stays together!
The statement, “There’s always something for everyone at The Soo Theatre Project all year long,” is quite true. Just take a look at these events at STP:
Acro Dance and Hula-Hoop Dance classes taught by Rachael Smart run from September 22 to December 17. Basic Acro class for ages 4-6 are on Mondays 4:15-4:45. Basic Acro & Intro to Hula-Hoop class for ages 7-10 are on Mondays 7:00-7:50. And, Recreational Basic Acro & Hula-Hoop class for ages 10-adult are on Wednesdays 7:00-8:15.
Love to dance? Alison Cheney, Kim Jodoin, and Jenna Perry teach many different types of dance for all ages: modern, tap, jazz, ballet at STP.
Note: Pre-Pointe, Classical Ballet, Acro Dance, and Hula-Hoop classes instructed by STP teachers Alison Cheney and Rachael Smart are conducted at Allie Sherman’s spacious Northern Life Studio for Healing Arts.
How about accordion lessons? Violin, cello, or viola? Voice, piano, or flute? Watercolors, pastels, or acrylic? STP has a wonderful lineup of talented instructors!
Like really scary movies? The Upper Peninsula Paranormal Research Society is holding its Second Annual “Horror Move Marathon” from noon to midnight at STP on Saturday, October 4. Some of the movies are: “Army of Darkness” with Bruce Campbell, “Halloween II” with Jamie Lee Curtis, and “Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park” starring Kiss.
Come learn to paint under the instruction of Randy Krause at an “Arty Party!” on Friday, October 17 from 7-9. You take home what you create! Call for details and pricing. Limit of ten people.
October’s coming and that means it’s time to get spooked in STP’s annual Haunted Theatre! Friday, October 24 during the Downtown Trick-or-Treating event, STP will sponsor this annual creation for fright thrill seekers like yourself. What will pop out and scare you this year?
November is the next Mystery Dinner. Details TBA!
The Lake State and Soo Theatre Project’s Holiday concert is Saturday, December 6.
And, the annual Holiday Tour of Homes is December 14th. So many wonderful events!
So much is happening all the time at The Soo Theatre Project. That’s why…
There’s always something for everyone at The Soo Theatre Project all year long. Visit: 534 Ashmun Street. Call: (906) 635-1930. Look: www.sootheatre.org.
