Musical Theatre Youth Program

Here is some information on the new Musical Theatre Youth Program being put on through the Terrace Liesure Services department.

A full session, September through to April, will bring together participants in singing, acting, and broadway dancing, all in preparation for a group production at our local Pacific Northwest Music Festival. They are hoping to attract groups from 8-10 and 11-15 years old.

Registration info:
Terrace Leisure Services Office
3320 Kalum Street
250-615-3000

Program Brochure (PDF)

Monthly Member's Night - Play Reading

If you’re a member, come on by on the second Wednesday of every month at 7:00 PM and participate in a reading of a play.

Our next reading is in February, featuring a play selected by Karla Hennig. If your membership has lapsed, you’re still welcome to attend – you can always renew while you’re there!

Remember to check our TLT Calendar for exact dates and times.

TLT Improv Group > Bringing Back an Old Favourite

The TLT Improv Group rises again under the leadership of Julie Jacobs with the assistance of Garnett Doell. On the third Wednesday of every month, beginning September 16th, join us at 7:30 PM at the McColl and try your hand at improvisational theatre.

If you are planning to attend, contact Julie Jacobs at 250-635-7636 or email her at keith.julie@telus.net so she has an idea of numbers. Sounds like a fun time!

Remember to check our TLT Calendar for exact dates and times.

Exciting News – Reno’s at the TLT

Exciting News – Reno’s at the TLT

After many years of fund raising, much needed renovations and improvements to the McColl Playhouse are finally taking shape. Drive by the McColl over the coming weeks and you will notice that we’re getting a facelift! New siding is being installed. We are also adding insulation – no more long cold hours of rehearsals. This should also help keep our energy costs down.

And watch for the beginnings of a new on-site warehouse. The slab will be poured within the next few weeks and construction of the actual warehouse is expected in the early fall. Soon it will be time to move everything over from the old warehouse to the new so watch your emails for an opportunity to help us out.

Play Submissions Deadline > August 15th

We are hoping to have a season brochure and membership packages this year, but we do not have the strong commitments we need to do that. We are asking for play submissions for the Dinner Theate Slot and the Spring slot by August 15, 2009.

We know there are directors who are very interested, but they have yet to fill out their paperwork. So please, don't make us come to your house with a pen...

http://www.mytlt.ca/docs/TLTPlayProposalForm.pdf

Summer Drama Days - Cancelled for 2009

The Terrace Little Theatre regrets informing the community that we will not able to run this very popular program for the Summer of 2009. Inadequate funding and volunteer capacity, plus potential conflicts with on-site construction projects, have placed us in the position of having to cancel Summer Drama Days for the second year in a row.

We are not happy with having to make this decision, but we had little option based on our existing program model. The Terrace Little Theatre asks for you understanding. We will be continuing to work on a revised program model for 2010, and other youth projects for the near future.

New Auditorium Risers

Big thanks to Norm and Garnett for their planning, craftsmanship, and hard work in putting together the new chair-risers for the auditorium. Another big thanks to Garnett's nephew Beau for his help, and to Patrick for keeping everybody hydrated and fed in what turned out to be a long day.

TLT Photo Gallery Project

Jenipher Russell is collecting group photos of current and past productions to frame and put up on the Mary Hallsor (Green) room walls. If you have a suitable photograph, please contact Jenipher with details (or send attached photos with play information).

Contact: jenipherrussell@gmail.com

Wasp Nest at the McColl

President Patrick McIntyre posted a photo album documenting his removal a nest that was found in our Script Library. Maybe we should read more. :-)

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=7029&l=14dd6&id=1409868098

Treasure Island > Backstage help needed!

Barb our Panto-StageManager is eager for more backstage help during the rehearsal process and when the show starts. If you are interested in having fun with over 20 wacky characters, please give us a shout.

Call Patrick the Producer at 615-9716 or Chris the Director at 635-3334.

MAINSTAGE 2008 Results

Sharon Lynch received the Eric Hamber Award for outstanding and long-term contribution to Theatre B.C. The Terrace Little Theatre is elated in this recognition of Sharon's 43 years of service to community theatre.

Tim Keenan, Sound Designer and Musical Director for "A Lie of the Mind," accepted the award for Best Technical: Sound for his and his band-mates contribution to this well received play.

The cast and crew of "A Lie of the Mind" wishes to thank everyone who helped us to travel to MainStage in Nanaimo and participate in what was an amazing week theatre.

For more results, please visit theatrebc.org

Announcements

UPCOMING: Annual General Meeting; Golf Scramble; MainStage Fundraisers; Summer Drama Days Announcement; Play Director(s) needed.

Annual General Meeting
Date: June 18
Time: 7:30PM
Place: McColl Playhouse
Topics: Financial Report, Elections, Building Projects
Note: We need three directors to fill out the ballot for next year. If you would like to serve on the executive, please let Patrick know, or come on out and let your name stand.
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Northern Savings 10th Annual TLT Community Golf Scramble with Yuk Yuks on Tour
Date: June 14
Tickets: Available through Crampton Law Office. Tickets are $75 and include 9-holes of golf, prize, dinner, and entertainment. Leave a message at our office (638-1215) or info@mytlt.ca if you would like more details.
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"A Lie of the Mind" - MainStage Fundraisers

The Terrace Little Theatre is going to the Provincial community theatre competition in Nanaimo and will be raising funds to help offset the travel costs.

Events:
* Band Fundraiser: Listen to music for and inspired by the play. June 13th 8PM at the McColl Playhouse. Tickets $10 at Uniglobe Courtesy Travel.
* Bottle Drive: June 21. Save your bottles! E-mail aweston@citywest.ca, or phone 635-2942 to arrange for pick up.
* June 27: Benefit Performance at the REM Lee Theatre - 7PM Terrace. Tickets $10 at Uniglobe or Cast & Crew
* June 28: Benefit Performance at Mt. Elizabeth Theatre - 7PM Kitimat. Tickets $10 from Cast & Crew. Local outlet TBA.
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Summer Drama Days takes the year off

The Terrace Little Theatre has been running their summer camp for children – “Summer Drama Days” for more than a quarter century. This year they have decided to take a break. “It’s not that it wasn’t working”, said President Patrick McIntyre. “It’s just that it could work better.”

The prized summer drama program has been an annual hit with kids and parents and has trained many youth as theatre instructors over the years. TLT sees it as an ideal environment for young people to build important life-skills and foster a love of theatre. But it takes a significant amount of volunteer hours to supervise and support the program. Feedback from children, parents and student instructors leads the club to believe it’s time to have a closer look at how to structure the program, and the club, to better support our goals.

As it turns out, the timing is ideal. TLT is planning to build a second space on their property to house props and sets before embarking on renovations of the theatre. Since the building is structurally sound, the Executive has decided it makes sense to invest in their current assets, as many homeowners in the area are already doing. “Our friendly theatre ghost had the last word”, says an executive member who wishes to remain unnamed. The club is looking into the history of the building to see if it has heritage potential.
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Play Director Needed

We are looking for a Director/Play for the 2009 Spring slot. If you have an idea, send in a proposal or just talk to a TLT Executive Member. We need to hear from you as soon as possible, so don't procrastinate. Take that leap and make live theatre happen.

Chris Stone has agreed to direct the Fall production.
Julie Jacobs is directing the annual Dinner Theatre.

All plays to be announced in September.

Plus: Are you are thinking about participating in the Udder Fest in Prince Rupert (August)? Let us know and we can see how we can help.

2008 Skeena Zone Drama Festival

Awards Night Results

People's Choice:

• Best Performance by a woman: Janin Hamming (A Lie of the Mind)(LOTM)
• Best Performance by a man: Garnett Doel (LOTM)
• Best Set: A Lie of the Mind
• Best Play: A Lie of the Mind

Thomas P. Rooney Award (Contribution to the Zone): Harbour Theatre

Back Stage Coordination: An Absent Man

Special Merit Awards:

• Harbour Theatre (HT): Spririt of the Festival
• Russell Bowers (HT): Debut Directing
• Rob Shearer (HT): Original Script
• Tim Keenan, James Powell, Jean Cook, Jack Cook (LOTM): Musical Ensemble

Best Sound: A Lie of the Min(LOTM)
Best Lighting: Mark Robinson: An Absent Man (AAM)
Best Costumes: A Lie of the Mind
Best Visual Presentation: An Absent Man
Best Ensemble: A Lie of the Mind
Honourable Mention > Best Supporting Actress: Sandy Watson (LOTM)
Best Supporting Actress: Debbie Haynes (LOTM)
Honourable Mention > Best Supporing Actor: Ryan Sergerie (LOTM) & Lyle McNish (AAM)
Best Supporting Actor: Patrick McIntyre (LOTM)
Best Director: Marianne Brorup Weston
Honourable Mention > Best Actor: Brent Nixon (Love Letters)
Best Actor: Garnett Doell (LOTM)
Honourable Mention > Best Actress: Barb Botelho (Love Letters)
Best Actress: Janine Hamming (LOTM)
Best Production: A Lie of the Mind

Thank-you to everyone to came to see the shows, our sponsors, the volunteers, and all those thespians who made this weekend a wonderful experience.

Thanks for the Support

The cast & crew of "Looking" is pleased to announced that we are SOLD OUT!!!

The final weekend of Dinner Theatre is now upon us and we have enjoyed the tremendous support of our patrons, members and the community. To those who have tickets for our final three performances, we hope you enjoy the show as much as we enjoy performing it for you. And to those who were unable to get to this year's dinner theatre, we hope to see you at our next production, "A Lie of the Mind".

Have you ever wanted to participate in theatre. Well here's your chance!

Terrace Little Theatre’s festival production is SEEKING CREW POSITIONS

Are you highly organized? Love to control every little thing? Possess great people skills? Can problem solve on a moment’s notice? Then STAGE MANAGER is the perfect job for you!

Do you have an interest in details? Do you know where to find things? Are you at home at flea markets, thrift stores and garage sales? Do you know what lurks in people’s basements?Then PROPS COORDINATOR is the job for you!

Are you friends with all things electronic? Do you have an abnormal knowledge of sound systems? Do you possess split-second timing?Then SOUND OPERATOR is the job just waiting for you!

“A Lie of the Mind” has openings for these volunteer positions for its upcoming run in April and festival show in May. No experience is necessary – we can train you if you have the ability and commitment and time to join our dynamic ensemble.

Call Marianne at 635-2942 or 635-4906 extension 30 if you are interested.

Also, if you haven't completed and returned the Terrace Little Theatre Survey, please won't you take the time to assist us in presenting the types of shows you want to see. Deadline for submission is February 29th.

Audition Call

Terrace Little Theatre is calling for actors and crew for its upcoming festival spring production, Sam Shepard’s “A LIE OF THE MIND”.

This is an American drama by one of the world’s finest playwrights, directed by Marianne Brorup Weston. It explores the role of love and violence in society through the dysfunction of two families in the mid west.

The production will feature a live band on stage, directed and lead by Tim Keenan. It is Terrace Little Theatre’s festival 2008 entry to the Skeena Zone Drama Festival held at the REM Lee Theatre May 6-11th.

Needed are 4 men and 4 women actors, ages 25 to 70

Crew positions also available including:
- Stage Manager
- ASM
- Props
- Lighting Operator
- Front of House Manager
- Program Coordinator

Reading: December 11th @ 7:00 pm
Audition: December 17th & 18th @ 7:00 pm

McColl Playhouse 3625 Kalum Street

Call Marianne at 635-4906 or 635-2942 for more info.

An Exciting New Way to Support the TLT

Become a Patron of the TLT! Here's how:

PATRONS of Terrace Little Theatre:

FRIEND OF TLT $50
Includes one complimentary ticket voucher to "The Odd Couple" & "Lie of the Mind".

SILVER PATRON $100
Includes $5 off tickets or ticket vouchers purchased at time of donation & a tax receipt

GOLD PATRON $500
Includes $5 off tickets or ticket vouchers purchased at time of donation, a tax receipt & your business card in our season's programs.

Patron rewards are valid for one season only. Patron opportunities are available at Uniglobe Courtesy Travel. Tax receipts will be mailed to address provided.

And of course memberships are still available for only $5.00.

Dickensian Street Theatre

Are you interested in presenting some street theatre with a Dickensian theme this December 1st? Perhaps a murder mystery appeals to your thespian juices. If so, contact Jim Williams at 638-0068 or by e-mail at jimwilliams7@yahoo.com . Please let Jim know right away so auditions and rehearsals can start as soon as possible.

Audition for Dinner Theatre 2008

AUDITIONS for Norm Foster’s “Looking” will be held Monday October 15 and Tuesday October 16, 2007 at 7:00 upstairs at the McColl Playhouse, 3625 Kalum Street. For more information contact Diana or Patrick at 635-1815.

Everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy the experience of an audition. No experience is necessary. We will be looking for male and female actors, as well as people wanting to work on the production team. Don’t miss out on being part of one of one of Terrace Little Theatre’s most anticipated and popular events!

Can You Lend a Hand?

The Odd Couple Female Version needs your help with the following:

A small sofa circa 1960
A drinks or tea trolley, preferably teak
A teak end table

Crew positions are still available for the following
ASM (backstage during the show)
Lighting operator
Sound Operator

We are also looking for someone to put together our program (must have access to a computer).

Call Marianne at 635-2942 or 635-4906 ext. 30 if you can help.

Web Services have moved.

Our Script Libary and Calendar Web Sites have been moved. The can now be found at...

• Script Library - http://www.mytlt.ca/scripts
• TLT Calendar - http://www.mytlt.ca/calendar

AGM Moved to June 27th!!!

Due to the cancellation (flood) and rescheduling of the ABBA show (which most of the executive is working at), we have been forced to move our AGM as well.

It will now be Wednesday, June 27th @ 7:30pm.

Our hearts go out to all those who are fighting for their homes during this time.

Skeena Zone Drama Festival Results

The Adjudicator made special mention of Marianne Weston and the cast and crew of "The Zoo Story" for honouring their committment and putting in the extra effort to appear at the Festival, in spite of having to change from the original entry of "The Drawer Boy."

PEOPLES CHOICE AWARDS

Set – The Secret Garden (Garnett Doell)
Male Actor – Adam Kirkwood – The Zoo Story
Female Actor – Katie Hollett - The Secret Garden
Play – The Secret Garden

ADJUDICATORS AWARDS

Special Achievement Mentions
- Rudy Kelly for Original Work (playwriter for “Stuck”) – Habour Theatre
- Rod McNish for producing and directing a new work - "Stuck"

SKEENA ZONE AWARDS

Secret Garden Awards:
Visual – Garnett Doell
Supporting Actress – Robin Hollett
Supporting Actor – Garnett Doell
Actress – tied – Katie Hollett (SG) and Janelle Rector(PRSS production of “Oh What a Tangled Web”)
Costumes - Annette McImoyle and assistants
Lighting – Janine Hamming
Sound – Patrick McIntyre
Director – Chris Stone
Production (all the cast, crew and workers of Secret Garden)

Other Awards
Best Actor – Rudy Kelly – “Stuck”
Best Ensemble – “Stuck”
Back Stage Merit – “Stuck” (awarded by the techie from the theatre)

“Secret Garden” is now headed to Kamloops for Mainstage in July.

Watch for benefit performance dates and other fundraising events as they are planned.

Welcome Baby

Wednesday April 25th Jen Wilson (Laramie Project, Puss in Boots) had her baby.

Lillian Flynn (A girl!) : 8 pounds 6 ounces

That is so cool!

Theatre Consultant Tour

We will be hosting professional theatre consultant Joan MacLean this Saturday and Sunday (April 14,15 2007). She will be workshoping our two Skeena Zone Drama Festival entries. If you are interested in watching these workshops, please contact the directors for more information on times and content.

• Email Chris Stone
• Email Marianne Weston

"The Drawer Boy" becomes "The Zoo Story"

The cast and crew of Terrace Little Theatre's "The Drawer Boy" have been forced to abandon their plans for a festival performance at the Skeena Zone Drama Festival this year.

"We are devastated", says director Marianne Brorup Weston. Due to an actor requiring surgery that turned out to take him out of commission for the immediate future, the project was halted last week when a search for a replacement actor failed.

Not one to be deterred, Brorup Weston is taking the remaining cast and crew forward with a smaller, but equally exciting project, the classic Edward Albee play, "The Zoo Story".

"A stumbling block can be turned into a stepping stone for bigger things if the talent and will is there", adds Brorup Weston. I have two incredibly talented actors and an amazing crew who deserve a chance to shine." She cites a supportive TLT Executive for giving her the encouragement and the chance to move ahead.

In the meantime,"The Drawer Boy" will go on Brorup Weston's back burner.
"When the time is right, it will come together."

HELP WANTED: The Secret Garden

The "Secret Garden" needs help. Please Help us.

We need the following Roles to be filled:

• Producer
• Lighting Designer
• Program

DATES FINALIZED!!!
Performance Dates:
8pm Evenings: April 20, 21, 27; May 3, 4, 5
Matinees (2pm): April 22,28, & 29
Skeena Zone Drama Festival in Prince Rupert