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Theatre Times
A San Juan Community Theatre Newsletter
Volume 13, Issue 1
April - June 2010
My Fair Lady is Just “Loverly” This Spring
“By George, she’s got it!” That may
be how Professor Henry Higgins exults Eliza’s success with “The Rain
in Spain” in SJCT’s spring musical,
My Fair Lady. But all of us will be
proclaiming “By George, we got it!”
after experiencing this beloved and
unforgettable play produced on the
Whittier stage for the first time.
In this issue
Band & Chorus Concerts.......... 6
Barbershop................................. 6
Ben Franklin.............................. 3
Benefit Concert for the Roof...... 4
CATS....................................... 12
Chamber Music......................... 8
Costume Rental....................... 13
Dance Happy............................. 7
Donor Spotlight......................... 8
Leon Redbone............................ 5
Lobby Art................................ 16
Local Bands............................... 7
Missoula Children’s Theatre..... 10
My Fair Lady...........................1-2
Play a Part.................................. 9
Program Committee................ 11
San Juan Singers......................... 5
Tacoma Youth Symphony.......... 6
The Wailin’ Jennys..................... 4
Volunteers...........................13-15
Workshops............................... 10
Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe’s
Tony Award-winning musical adaptation of George Bernard Shaw’s play,
Pygmalion, My Fair Lady shines in
Friday Harbor May 7-9, 13-15, and
20-22.
Director and longtime island resident
Susan Williams (who played Eliza in an
Orcas Center production more than 25
years ago) says she has been “hungry”
to direct a musical for years now and
is thrilled to be presenting such an
Appearing for
the first time
at SJCT:
the iconic
Leon Redbone!
See story details on page 5
uplifting story of friendship and transformation. Complete with colorful
and creative turn-of-the-20th-century
London sets, flamboyant costumes
(think big, feathery hats) and island
acting, vocal and musical talents (the
latter two, including a full orchestra,
directed by Dorothy Baker), My Fair
Lady brings an uplifting spring spirit
to the island.
Susan says that spirit comes at an
important time in our culture and
community--a time when we need
to disengage from our daily routine
to escape and enjoy the tale of Eliza,
the intrepid Flower Girl and her tutor,
the irascible Professor Henry Higgins,
as well as the music that keeps the
story humming with us long after
the curtain closes.
continued page 2
Notes from the
Executive Director
Boy, do we have some great local and regional shows to crow
about this spring! San Juan Singers’
spring concert and Island Chordsmen’s Barbershop Bonanza get
bigger and better every year. I
love watching the much-deserved
pride that these singers take in
their product.
I’m really excited about My Fair
Lady. The rehearsal room is filled
with talent, teamwork and enthusiasm. Not to mention the great
music! Speaking of great music,
get your tickets now for Tacoma
Youth Symphony’s concert in late
May. It’s a truly inspiring experience.
Bill and Rita Ament are back with
Dance Happy this June after taking a year off for Bill’s surgery. A
year without Dance Happy is like
a year without sunshine! Producer
Patricia Kostek outdoes herself
with each Chamber Music San
Juans concert. You’d better be there
to see what she’ll do next!
Missoula Children’s Theatre is back
at the end of June and this is a
very good thing. Put this together
with Grisha Krivchenia and Robin
Lohrey’s recital for the roof fund
and Chris Carter’s battle of the
bands and we have a lot to look
forward to.
Merritt Olsen
execdir@sjctheatre.org
378-3211, ext. 29
Page My Fair Lady
(continued from page 1)
The cast, Susan says, has felt
that uplifting spirit from the
beginning. “This is a play
where everyone is happy
and excited and can’t wait
to perform,” she says. “It’s
exciting to be around that
and to watch what individuals bring to the process.”
The Business Partner for My
Fair Lady is Kings Market. Tickets
prices are $22 for adults, $11 for student reserved and $5 student RUSH.
On Bargain Night, Thursday, May 13,
tickets are $16 for adults and $8 for
student reserved. Buy your tickets now!
“Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?”
Director Susan Williams (left) and
Mu s i c a l D i re c t o r
Dorothy Baker get to
MAY
work during My Fair
Lady rehearsals at
PARC.
for times
7-22
see page 16
My Fair Lady Cast
Desirae Whalen..................................................................................Eliza
Daniel Finn....................................................................Professor Higgins
John Davis.....................................................................Colonel Pickering
Ken Serratt....................................................................Alfred P. Doolittle
Ellen Roberts....................... Mrs. Pearce, theater guest, Servant, Chorus
Deb Langhans........................................... Mrs. Higgins, Dancer, Chorus
Joseph Paul Adams.......................Freddy Eynsford Hill, Dancer, Chorus
Kaitlyn Johnson................................ Mrs. Eynsford Hill, Dancer Chorus
Patti Bair...................Mrs. Hopkins, Cockeney Quartet, Servants Chorus
Kevin Porter.................. Jamie, Cockney Quartet, Prof. Karpathy, Butler
Dana Rice................... Bartender, Policeman, Dr. Stephanous, Chauffeur
Roberta Leed........... Mr. Higgins’ Maid, Bystander, Dr. Stephanous’ Wife
Bert Dayton..............Lord Boxington, Cockeny Quartet, Chorus, Dancer
Charlie O’Kelley..................... Harry, Cockney Quartet, Chorus, Dancer
Lynda Guernsey............................................. Lady Boxington, Bystander
Shannon Kelley..........Queen of Transylvania, Busker, Busker, Bystander
Tyla McKay................................ Flower Girl (Act one), Chorus, Dancer
Joy Van Camp...... Mr. Higgins Maid, Chorus, Dancer, Servants Chorus.
Britany Kane.................................................................... Chorus, Dancer
Judy McManus................................................................. Chorus, Dancer
Elizabeth Schubert..........................Flower Girl (Act 2), Chorus, Dancer
Annesa Knowles............................................................. Chorus, Dancer
Kira Sable......................................................................... Chorus, Dancer
Susan Williamson............Chorus, Dancer, Queen of Transylvania Escort
Chautauqua Presenter G. Robin Smith as
From the
Board President
Benjamin Franklin on April 1
“A countryman between two lawyers is like a fish between two cats.”
Benjamin Franklin 1706-1790
Still relevant. Still funny. More than
200 years after his death, Dr. Benjamin
Franklin’s words, wit and wisdom
live on.
Hosted by Northwest history scholar,
author, actor and educator, G.Robin
Smith, Benjamin Franklin, Innovative
American entertains, educates and motivates. Smith’s lifelong admiration of
Dr. Franklin, combined with a passion
for “hands-on history,” inspired this
illuminating “Chautauqua” (a firstperson live presentation of the life of
a famous person). Smith calls Dr.
Franklin: “demanding and generous,
frustrating and inspiring, traditional
and revolutionary…some would say
radical and rebellious…he is still our
friend, the genius.”
Smith’s presentation of Dr. Franklin
has been seen in several states across
the country and is appropriate for
audiences eight years old to adult.
www.ben-franklin.org
The evening’s Business Partner is Roche
Harbor Resort. Tickets are $16 for
adults, $8 for student reserved, with $5 student APR
RUSH available one hour
before the show.
THU 7:30P
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These islands we call home are sometimes referred to as the “Jewels of the
Northwest.” Indeed, this is a special
and magical place, although too frequently we don’t take time to enjoy
the wonder of it all. In fact, I expect
many of us are guilty of taking it for
granted – the natural beauty, the peace
and tranquility, the dramatic vistas
– that we simply forget what drew us
here, and what keeps us here.
Similarly, I find that people often don’t
take time to enjoy the “jewel of the
islands” that is the San Juan Community Theatre. Perhaps we take it
for granted, too – but this Theatre is
a special and magical place in its own
right. In this regard, the Theatre is well
suited to its beautiful setting.
Within the Community Theatre
another kind of magic takes place
– which, in many ways, can be just
as beautiful, powerful, and unique as
our natural surroundings. Like our
response to an Orca surfacing in the
Straits, a live performance of talented
artists may allow us to find peace in a
tranquil and moving musical moment,
or be awed by a powerful, emotional
dramatic moment.
A tremendous variety of entertainment
opportunities are offered at the Theatre. There is a breadth and depth of
programming that – like the natural
environment around us – would be
a shame to miss. Sharing in a moment as an audience member at the
Theatre can be as memorable and
enjoyable as any experience available
in these Islands.
So become a part of live theater. It’s
here for the asking – take advantage
of it!
George A. Johnson
President of the Board
Page A Special Benefit Concert on April 2
Keyboard Masterworks
Two of San Juan Island’s special musical talents join forces
to help raise money for San Juan Community Theatre’s
campaign to repair its 20-year-old roof.
On Friday, April 2 at 7:30 p.m., Grisha Krivchenia and Robin
Lohrey will share the great works of beloved composers,
including Bach, Mozart, Brahms, Schubert and Chopin,
during this special concert on the Whittier stage.
Composer and multi-instrumentalist Grisha Krivchenia
teaches music and philosophy at Spring Street International
School. He completed his training at Oberlin Conservatory, where he studied piano with Sedmara Rutstein and
composition with Lewis Nielson and Jeffrey Mumford.
Robin Lohrey is a junior at Spring Street International
School and has studied violin and piano since he was
sixyears old. In 2007 Robin lived abroad for a year with
his family in southern France studying instruments, improvisation, theory, and chamber music at the Conservatoire
de Musique in Avignon and performing in five concerts
with the Uzes Orchestra. Since 2008 Robin has continued
classical and jazz piano studies at the Victoria Conservatory of Music.
Tickets for the benefit are $12 for adults and $7 for
student reserved. Buy on-line at www.sjctheatre.
org or at the box office (378-3210).
APR
2
FRI 7:30P
A Trio of
Extraordinary Voices
“Such a gorgeous blend of harmony and great songs…
Love the Jennys!”--Bonnie Raitt
The Wailin’ Jennys offer a fresh breeze of sweet acoustic
folk music on Sunday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. on the
Whittier stage.
Winners of Canada’s 2005 Juno Award for Roots and
Traditional Album of the Year, the group has been gathering a large following as it’s embarked on North American
and European tours (“quiet, warm, subtle, mellifluous,
almost too good to be true,” noted British daily, The
Independent).
Founding singer-songwriters Ruth Moody (guitar, banjo,
accordion, bodhran) and mezzo Nicky Mehta (guitar,
harmonica, ukulele, percussion) have recently been joined
by singer and pianist Heather Masse. Masse appeared
at San Juan Community Theatre last April with former
music school classmate and Crooked Still vocalist Aoife
O’Donovan.
The Business Partners for The Wailin’Jennys’
performance are Juniper Lane Guesthouse and Café Demeter.
Tickets are $35 for adults, APR
$18 for student reserved, with
$5 student RUSH at door, if
SUN 7:30P
tickets are still available.
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Page It’s “Broadway” for San Juan Singers
San Juan Singers take us to the big
stage and to the sounds of Disney
during the ensemble’s spring concert
on Saturday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. and
Sunday, April 18 at 5:00 p.m.
as “Circle of Life,” “Be Our Guest,”
and “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,”
are Broadway versions of the original
cartoons. Think of it as “a night on
Broadway,” says Angel.
Angel hopes will become an annual
collaboration.
The community chorus, led by Angel
Michaels, share solos, duets and medleys
and a bright menu of show tunes and
Disney favorites. Beloved Broadway
shows like Wicked and Chicago, as well
as the greatest
hits from Andrew Lloyd
Webber and
Rodgers and
Hammerstein
will be wellrepresented.
And Disney
songs such
In addition, the Friday Harbor Elementary School chorus, under the
direction of Amy Hull, will again join
SJS on stage for a few songs--something
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The Business Partner for San Juan Singers
is Lake Kennedy McCulloch CPAs. Tickets
APR
are $17 for adults; $9
for student reserved,
with $5 student RUSH
for times
at the door. Tickets are see page 16
on sale now!
Panama hat…white suit...sunglasses…
it can only be Leon Redbone!
Leon Redbone brings his iconic look,
bluesy baritone and acoustic guitar
mastery to the Whittier stage for
the first time on Saturday, May 1 at
7:30 p.m.
The world was first introduced to
Leon in 1976, when he made his
network debut on Saturday Night Live,
showcasing his indelible version of
“Walkin’ Stick.” Throughout his 30+
year career, he has continued a love
affair with tunes from the turn-of-the[20th]century. Yet, he mixes in later
songs, with a musical repertoire that
can range among Bob Dylan’s “Living the Blues,” Jelly Roll Martin’s “I
Hate a Man Like You,” Eddy Arnold’s
“Bouquet of Roses” and the childhood
folk favorite “Polly Wolly Doodle.”
In addition to his live performances,
Leon was a favorite guest of Johnny
Carson, played a wise animated snowman opposite Will Ferrell in Elf (he
also sang in a duet of “Baby, it’s Cold
Outside” for the picture’s theme song)
and popularized the homespun beer
jingle, “This Bud’s for you.”
www.leonredbone.com
The Business Partner for Leon Redbone’s
appearance is Wells Fargo Bank. Tickets are $30 for adults, $15 for student
reserved, with $5 student RUSH one
hour before the show IF tickets are still
available then. Watch out!
They’re selling fast.
MAY
1
SAT 7:30P
Page Strike up
the Band!
Cue the Chorus!
The musical charms of San Juan Island’s public elementary, middle and
high school students are highlighted
during three separate performances
on the Whittier stage.
First, the Friday Harbor Middle
School band members present a
culmination of their year’s work on
Tuesday, May 25 at 7:00 p.m.
On Thursday, May 27, the Friday
Harbor High School Jazz and Concert bands show off their year of
playing at 7:00 p.m.
Both the middle school and high
school bands are directed by Janet
Olsen, who is in her 10th year at
the schools and her 23rd year teaching music.
Elementary school students take
the stage on Wednesday, June 2 at
6:30 p.m. when 4th grade students
perform a singing program based on
Washington State history. FHES
music teacher Amy Hull leads the
group.
All of these events are free, so make
sure to bring the entire family!
Tacoma Youth Symphony Returns
More than 100 students from the
acclaimed Tacoma Youth Symphony
will perform on the Whittier stage on
Saturday, May 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Since its creation almost fifty years
ago, the Tacoma Youth Symphony
Association has grown to an internationally-recognized youth orchestra organization with members ranging in age from 7 to 21.
TYSA last appeared at the Theatre
in 2006. Their 2010 Friday Harbor
concert will feature musical pieces
connected to the year’s theme, “A
Classic in the Making.” Selections
included in the program are Russian
Easter Overture by Nicolai RimskyKorsakov, Introduction and Allegro by
Sir Edward Elgar and Pines of Rome
by Ottorino Respighi.
The Business Partner for the TYSA is
Kings Market. Tickets
are $16 for adults, $8 MAY
for student reserved, with
$5 student RUSH at the SAT 7:30P
door.
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Sweet Harmonies on a Sunday Afternoon
The popular Barbershop Bonanza returns to the Whittier stage on Sunday,
June 6 at 2:00 p.m.
Off-island crooners and our own homegrown singers, including hosts Island
Chordsmen Plus, will fill the stage in
the finale of this annual finger-snapping
and toe-tapping extravaganza.
But first each group will showcase its
own talents. Featured this year is San
Juan Island’s female “barbershoppers,”
Sound Vibrations; the mixed octet
Lopez Sound; a Seattle area quartet,
Sincerely Yours; and the First Capital
Chorus from Langley, BC.
Director Angel Michaels adds that
there will be community singing and
a complimentary afterglow reception
inside the Gubelman Theatre.
The Business Partner for Barbershop
Bonanza is Salt Spray Window
Cleaning. Tickets are $18 for all
seats, with festival seating. Reservations
are recommended! Tickets
JUN
are available via the box
office, at www.sjctheatre.
org and from any Island
SUN 2:00P
Chordsmen Plus member
in May!
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Page San Juan Island’s Own Take on the Whitter Stage
It’s not your typical “Battle of the Bands” when three
San Juan Island musical groups come together on Friday, June 11 at 7:30 p.m. There’s no competition--it’s
more a peaceful and spirited “get-out-of-your-seatsand-dance” gathering of great local talents sharing
their unique sounds.
Island native and 2008 Spring Street International grad
Chris Carter came up with the idea for the concert
after playing with his own band,
Saucerful, an alternative blues,
classic rock and folk group featuring Carter, Zach Milkis, Grant
Schwinge and Robin Lohrey. Joining Saucerful on stage will be
Enzo, which fuses classical, rock
and jazz music and includes Spring
Street teachers Grisha Krivchenia,
Colin Megill and mathematician
Chris Small. The final musician is
soloist and folk singer/songwriter
Daniel Finn.
26 Years
of Dance
and Song
“We were playing at the Spring Street studio and got
to know the members of Enzo and I thought it would
be fun to all play together,” said Carter. “The Theatre
is really the best venue on the island for that.”
The evening’s Business Partner is Printonyx.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for student
reserved, with $5 RUSH at the door.
JUN
11
FRI 7:30P
Join Bill and Rita Ament and more
than 60 local island performers,
ages 2 through adult, for Dance
Happy on Saturday, June 19 at
7:00 p.m.
the smooth style of line dancing.
Be amazed by the fast feet and
colorful costumes of Ballet Folklorico and be inspired by other
local talented musicians.
See the little ones as they charm you
with their fun dances and their first
stage debut. Go wild with
the “I’m A Star” dancers, get
down with “Up Up & Away”
tappers and the “Hip Hoppers.” Clap your hands and
shuffle your feet to “Honky
Tonk Tapping” and to the
Brittany Spears beat of “Circus!” Get happy with the
“Hula” and the groovy moves
of “Animal Crackers.” Listen
to “La Bastringue” and the
“Achey Breaky” cloggers. Enjoy
The traditional Dance Happy show
is guaranteed to make you laugh,
cry, giggle, aah, ooh la la, smile,
wiggle, wow, clap, cheer and be
total inspired!
T h e B u s i n e s s Pa r t n e r f o r
D a n c e H a p p y i s Va n d e r Yacht Propane. Tickets are $15 for
adults and $8 for children, with $5
student RUSH at the door. Don’t
miss this fun-filled annual
JUN
family entertainment experience!
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SAT 7:00P
Page Classical Masterpieces
from Chamber Music
San Juans
On Saturday, June 26 at 7:30 p.m., Chamber Music
San Juans’ 19th season starts with a concert brimming
with classical masterpieces, as well as a special selection
from a San Juan Island composer.
Returning to the Whittier stage will be Artistic Director
and clarinetist Patricia Kostek together with violinist
Ron Patterson and violist Roxanna Patterson and
husband and wife cellists Douglas Davis and Rowena
Hammill. Internationally-acclaimed pianist Arthur Rowe will
complete the ensemble
The concert program includes Beethoven’s Trio op. 11 for Clarinet,
Cello and Piano, Ingolf Dahl’s Concerto a Tre for Clarinet, Violin
and Cello and Robert Schumann’s Quartet, Op. 47 for Violin,
Viola, Cello and Piano. And, as an added treat for the audience,
the ensemble will feature a work by composer Alex Shapiro, who
lives on San Juan Island (the specific piece was not determined
by press time). Alex has become one of the Pacific coast’s more
familiar composers of acoustic and electroacoustic chamber music,
and her expressive, dramatic works are performed and broadcast
weekly across the U.S. and internationally.
The Business Partner for Chamber Music San Juans
is GallerieHare Photography by Bob Stavers.
Tickets are $26 for adults; $13 for student reserved,
with $5 RUSH at the door.
JUN
26
SAT 7:30P
“May Day!” “May Day!”
In 2010, May Day means two things
to San Juan Community Theatre:
• May 1 is the day we’re planning to
wrap up our annual investor campaign for 2010 with new spring and
summer incentives…
• and to be frank, like the call of a
“May Day!,” we want to make sure
our budget doesn’t SINK during
these challenging economic times.
It is commitment from investors that
keeps the Theatre thriving, since ticket
sales account for only about 45%
of our operating expenses.
As Theatre Times goes to press, we’re still
quite short of our $125,000 Annual
Campaign goal to cover the Theatre’s
2010 operating expenses, which will
enable us to continue our commitment to providing both entertainment and education for our island
community.
Page As a special incentive to help us close
our campaign and concentrate our efforts more on bringing Friday Harbor
a stellar spring and summer of plays
and music, we’ve planned May and
summer specials, just for investors.
If you become an investor
by May 1, in addition to the annual
benefits listed on
page 9 (including free tickets
to events), we’re
also offering:
• An invitation to Supporting Cast,
Leading Players, Stage Managers and
Directors Circle investors to a reception with the one and only Leon
Redbone.
• A behind-the-scene tour of the set
of SJCT’s spring musical, My Fair
Lady (open to all investors).
• A picnic/barbeque party before the
July 17 return engagement of Abbey
Road Live -- one of last summer’s
most popular shows.
Please consider investing
(or renewing your investment)
in your Theatre today.
We simply can’t avoid being a sinking
ship without friends and investors
like you!
Play a Part
Your Investment . . . Your Theatre
It might seem like a broken record…but we need your
financial support now more than ever! We know these are
tough economic times for so many of us, but the reality is
that tickets sales do not fully support your Theatre’s ongoing operations and we remain committed to keeping our
ticket prices as low as possible so that our performances are
accessible to all our island residents.
We hope you have checked out the set of annual giving
levels we introduced last October and are listed to the right
along with a set of benefits that accrue at each investment
level; these include complimentary tickets to events, in-house
surprise specials and a new investment card to show your
commitment to your Theatre.
To learn more about our full menu of gift-giving, please check
out our website, www.sjctheatre.org/membership/index.asp
or give Executive Director Merritt Olsen or Development
Director Jan Bollwinkel-Smith a call at 378-3211.
YES,
Here is my membership gift
❑ New
❑ Renewal
Investment Level
Annual Gift
❑ Friends
$50-299
❑ Supporting Cast $300-749
❑ Leading Players 750-$1,499
❑ Stage Manager’s Circle $1,500-$4,999
❑ Director’s Circle
$5,000+
Please contact me regarding:
❑ Theatre volunteer opportunities
❑ Memorial gift contributions
❑ Company matching donations
❑ Tax-savvy giving: bequests,
gifts of appreciated stock, etc.
Donor Investment Family Levels & Benefits
Friends
$50-299
• Weekly e-news
• $1 off each ticket
• Donor/Investor card
• In-House Specials
• Coupon for a “buy one/get one free” ticket*
Supporting Cast
$300-749
• Everything listed above plus two free tickets*
Leading Players
$750-$1,499
• Everything listed above plus two more free tickets (4 total)*
• Invitation to donor recognition event
Stage Manager’s Circle $1,500-4,999
• Everything listed above plus two more free tickets (6 total)*
• Invitations to special donor receptions
Director’s Circle
$5,000 +
• Everything listed above plus two more free tickets (8 total)*
• Two-week advance notice before website sales
* Excluding Holiday Festival
DONOR INVESTMENT FORM
Please fill out and return this form to
San Juan Community Theatre, P.O. Box 1063, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.
Make check or money order payable to San Juan Community Theatre.
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$ _______________monthly or $____________________ quarterly.
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The San Juan Community Theatre is a nonprofit charitable organization registered with
the Internal Revenue Service and the Secretary
of State, Olympia, WA. Call 1-800-332-GIVE
for details. Memberships and donations, less
monetary value of benefits, are tax deductible.
Phone: Home/Work:_______________________________________________________
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Page Youth Workshops This Summer
REGISTER NOW!
“Theatre Games”
WHO: Ten to 14 year olds; limited to 20 students
WHEN: Monday, July 5 through Friday, July 9
9 a.m. to 12 noon
WHAT: Empower your imagination with Island Stage Left actress Krista
Strutz. Based on the ground-breaking work of Viola Spolin, students will use theater games to explore characterization, improvisation, focus, humor and movement. Come play in a setting that
enriches each individual’s unique ability to explore the essential
performance skills of imaginative thinking, ensemble work and
creating on the spot.
WHERE: Performing Arts Resource Center (PARC): 70 Saltspring Road
off Beaverton Valley Road.
“Magical Play Acting, Enchanting
Gibberish, Colorful Storytelling”
WHO:
TO REGISTER
FOR THESE
WORKSHOPS:
Each workshop
costs $125;
register at the
San Juan
Community Theatre
Box Office
(378-3210)
or on-line at
www.sjctheatre.org
Scholarships are
available for students
who qualify for
the free and reduced
lunch program.
Six to ten year olds; limited to 15 students
WHEN: Monday, July 5 through Friday, July 9
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
WHAT: Tifni Twitchell Lynch directs magical adventure stories played
out with costumes, props, fabrics and puppets…lots of musical
gibberish and madcap dance, encouraging individual expression
in a nurturing environment.
WHERE: Performing Arts Resource Center (PARC): 70 Saltspring Road
off Beaverton Valley Road
“Puppetry Camp”
WHO: Six to 12 year olds; limited to 15 students
WHEN: Monday, July 12 through Friday, July 16 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
WHAT: Chris Carter, artistic director of Carter Family Marionettes, will help
students bring to life China’s favorite superhero--Monkey King! We
will make colorful, jointed shadow puppets of monkeys, mermaids,
princesses, the Ox Demon, the Dragon Emperor and undersea creatures to enact the ancient epic of the Monkey King. The class will
conclude with an informal performance and cast party.
WHERE: SJCT’s Gubelman Theatre, 100 First Street
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Loosely based on a novel by Daniel
Defoe (and we mean loosely)
Missoula Children’s
Theatre is Coming!
Auditions:
Monday, June 28, 9:00 a.m.
Ages:
Entering 1st through 12th grade
Performances:
Saturday, July 3, 2:00 p.m.
and 7:00 p.m.
Mark’s Musings:
Hey Now!
Spring and summer at the SJCT have
some great musical events in store.
We start in April with The Wailin’
Jennys-- Heather, Ruth and Nicki-three incredible voices that will stir
and soothe the soul. The music is
acoustic and beautiful, the harmonies
exquisite and the lyrics are thoughtful!
They are internationally-renowned
performing artists and will be coming
from a Paramount Theater date doing
“A Prairie Home Companion”! This
is one of the all-time, best events that
has ever been to our theatre.
Here’s their website:
www.thewailinjennys.com
T h e n r i g h t o n t h e Je n n y s’
heels we have Leon Redbone:
(www.leonredbone.com)! Leon has
been on the music scene since the
early ‘70s and is a real character!
He does brilliant acoustic guitar
work and sings mostly tunes from
the early twenties, jazz, ragtime and
Tin Pan Alley classics. He is also
Did
You
Know?
Insights on upcoming performances from the
Program Committee’s Mark Hetrick
a major event here. Two in a row!
Here’s a clip of him performing
on You Tube: www.youtube.com/
watch?v=9bspZO5vUjU.
Summer has David Lindley coming
back on July 7. If you haven’t seen
him and his QUIRKY scene, don’t
miss him. If you’ve seen him here
before I’m sure you’ll be back because he’s so entertaining and funny.
He’s also such a great lap style guitar
player! David also has been on the
music scene forever and played in
many great bands, including Jackson
Browne, Ry Cooder, Warren Zevon
and his own El Rayo X. He pretty
much plays anything remotely that
looks like a guitar and wears anything
that is double knit. Check him out at
http://www.davidlindley.com/ Also, July 30 is the return of Alpha
YaYa Diallo from Guinea, West Africa.
He was here a couple of years ago and
that was the first time I’ve ever seen
the ENTIRE audience get up and
dance. He has garnered three Juno
Awards for World Beat and for his
guitar playing. He is such an exciting
performer and his band is so multitalented, especially the dancer! She
had everyone moving! He’s on Orcas
the next night and you just might see
me there also! You can see and hear
for yourself at http://alphayayadiallo.
com/site/ As always, there is some great, interesting and exciting music that we’re
working on for the fall and next year;
maybe some blues, maybe someone
we’ve had here before, maybe some
aloha? You just don’t know! Also, we are
still keenly working on the sound quality and consistency. We will get that
figured out, sooner than later. Music
is a great way to lift your spirits and
chase away the blues and there is
outstanding music coming right to
your doorstep … Don’t miss it! Mark Hetrick Your San Juan Community Theatre offers those who cannot afford
to attend a performance a way to enjoy the show, free-of-charge.
Islanders Karen and David Kratter have donated money to make
sure that folks who want to see a particular performance won’t be
deterred because they can’t afford the tickets. No proof of financial
need is required; simply specify to the Box Office that you would
like a free ticket via the Kratter Fund. In order to provide as many
families as possible with this benefit, please limit your request to
two per family, per show.
Thank you, David and Karen, for touching lives through SJCT.
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The CATS Life
2010 marks the start of CATS’ 21st year. The
past 20 years have been filled with song and
drama, inspiration and camaraderie, and a
steadfast loyalty to helping San Juan Community Theatre not just survive, but thrive!
Over the years islanders have come to look
forward to our special fundraisers. Elegant
Edibles – a wonderful bake sale that shows off
the culinary talents of our members and other
friends of the Theatre – will be held April 3.
This year’s event will feature “The Baker Boys,”
island men who are excellent cooks and happily
donate their time and prowess in the kitchen
to enhance the Theatre’s coffers.
May brings something a little different. We
open the Theatre doors to provide a special gift
to the island’s little ones, the Teddy Bear Picnic
on Sunday, May 16. All island children are
invited to join us at this free event, along with
their moms, dads, and/or grandparents.
Summer finds us going through our closets,
our garages, and our attics--looking for those
special things that we no longer need or want,
and are in need of a new home. This vast
array of treasures is available for sale at our
very popular Attic Treasures event, which will
be held this year on Saturday, July 24. We
hope you will mark your calendars to join us
so you can see just which items are calling
out your name!
We invite anyone interested in joining CATS
and helping us raise money for the Theatre to
call us at 378-3211, ext. 32, leave a message
and we’ll return your call.
Happy Spring!
Norma Barrett
Elaine Keefe
Marta Specht
CATS 2010 Co-Presidents
CATS members enjoy a scene from
The Dining Room during one of CATS
monthly meetings.
Many of the fabulous “Baker Boys”
(pictured in the Theatre’s new garden last year)
return for CATS Elegant Edibles on April 3.
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Volunteer Spotlight
Shelley and Woody Shelton-Wilson:
The Couple that Hosts Together…
A year and a half ago, Shelley and
Woody Shelton-Wilson started to become
“empty-nesters” when their youngest
daughter, Kai, graduated from Spring
Street International School (older daughter, Gaia, is 22).
Woody: I like selling
the wine and beer because it’s just a fun way
to meet people. People
are relaxed and ready
to joke and laugh.
Shelley: When Kai graduated, Woody
and I realized we’d have more to time
to do things together. I really enjoy
being able to see the productions and
can’t afford to see all that I want, so
volunteering as a host--I mostly help in
concessions--gives me the opportunity
to see more plays and live music.
Shelley: I knew for a
long time that there
was this opportunity
to see Theatre events
for free by volunteering…I’m so glad we
can now take advantage
of that and help the
Theatre at the same
time.
Woody: Shelley told me to volunteer
[laughs]. It’s really fun to do and get
out together. I’m self-employed [owner
of Whatzit Machining, Inc.] and kind
of am stuck in my hole a lot, so this
gets us out to see people.
Shelley: It’s fun meeting all of the other
volunteers and it’s a great way to get
involved in the community.
Volunteer and have fun with us!
Indicate your interest by e-mailing:
vol@sjctheatre.org
Costumes, Anyone?
The Theatre’s costume shop has all types of costuming available for rent – vintage, formal, bizarre, or
anything in-between. Have lots of fun and let your
imagination run wild.... (we can help!).
Funds raised support your Community
Theatre. (Prices are approximately $30 for adult
costumes, with a refundable deposit required).
Open: Tuesday evenings 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Wednesday mornings 10:00-11:30 a.m.
other times by appointment.
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Volunteers are
the HEART . . .
Don Pollard and Dodie Gann take in a rehearsal for
Don’s short play, Tangled Memories, during the 2010
Islands Playwrights Festival.
Above: Behind-the-scenes of the Festival were
kept in good hands thanks to Warren Baehr and
stage manager Vanessa Johnson.
Right: Brad Welch helps get the Gubelman Theatre
into shape for the Playwrights Festival.
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Carolyn Haugen,
(center) co-wrote Salt, Pepper,
Sugar for the Festival and acted in one of the
Festival’s plays (The Fair) as “Grandma” to Hannah Hopkins (left) and Madrona Jameson.
. . . of San Juan
Community
Theatre!
Thank you!
Thank you! Thank you!
Above left and right:
Several volunteer crew
members helped make sure
the walls of A.R. Gurney’s
The Dining Room held
up during their move from
PARC to the Whittier
stage.
Left: Craig Greene definitely knew the drill when
it comes to making sure the
walls didn’t come tumbling
down.
Musical director Dorothy Baker (left)
and choreographers Lisa Duke (center)
and Therese Finn take on the musical side of My Fair Lady during early
rehearsals in February.
SJCT trustee
Sally Todd (left) made
sure Margaret Hall tried one of
caterer Deb Nolan’s sushi treats during a
reception honoring the 2010 Playwrights.
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Lobby Art Shows
April 1-30
Spring Street
International School
Drawings, paintings
and other creations
May 1-20
Studio Open House
Works by several artists whose
studios will be on San Juan
Island’s annual Open Studio Tour
May 22-June 18
Friday Harbor High School
Works by art students,
coordinated by Andy Anderson
June 20 through July
Tall Ships
Photographs by Robert Demar
HERE’S HOW
TO REACH US:
Box Office Open:
Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday 11a.m. - 2 p.m.
& one hour prior to shows.
Coming Attractions
APRIL
MAY
Benjamin Franklin
Thu 1 7:30 PM
Leon Redbone
Sat 1 7:30 PM
“Living” history with Chautauqua presenter G.Robin Smith
Acoustic guitar mastery, bluesy
baritone and iconic fedora
Keyboard Masterworks--A Special
SJCT Benefit Concert
Fri
2 7:30 PM
Lerner and Loewes’
My Fair Lady
Grisha Krivchenia & Robin
Lohrey present classical favorites.
The Wailin’ Jennys
Sun 11 7:30 PM
Acoustic folk music from three
extraordinary female voices
San Juan Singers
Sat 17 7:30 PM
Sun 18 5:00 PM
From Broadway to the Magic
Kingdom
Directed by Susan Williams
Musical Direction by Dorothy
Baker
Fri
Sat
Sun
Thu
Fri
Sat
Thu
Fri
Sat
7
8
9
13
14
15
20
21
22
“Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?”
Middle School Band
Concert
Tue 25 7:00 PM
Business Phone:
360-378-3211
Mail:
P.O. Box 1063
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Email: execdir@sjctheatre.org
www.sjctheatre.org
FHMS/FHHS music director Janet
Olsen leads these youthful talents.
Tacoma Youth
Symphony
Sat 29 7:30 PM
One of the largest youth orchestras
in the U.S.
JUNE
Elementary School
Concert
Wed 2 6:30 PM
FHES fourth graders sing about
Washington State history.
Island Bands Concert
Fri
11 7:30 PM
Music talents from San Juan
Islands’ own with Saucerful, Enzo
and Finn
Barbershop Bonanza
Sun 6 2:00 PM
Sweet harmonies take center stage in
the Whittier.
Have a night on the town!
Several local restaurants sponsor
Theatre programs and everyone
benefits from your patronage!
Let them know you’re headed to the
Theatre afterwards!
Box Office Location:
100 Second Street
Box Office Phone:
360-378-3210
7:30 PM
7:30 PM
2:00 PM
7:30 PM
7:30 PM
7:30 PM
7:30 PM
7:30 PM
7:30 PM
High School Jazz
and Concert Band
Thu 27 7:00 PM
Dance Happy
Sat 19 7:00 PM
Local dancers and musical artists star
in this full-of-fun extravaganza!
Chamber Music
San Juans
Sat 26 7:30 PM
Classical masterpieces and more…
Our Mission...
The San Juan Community Theatre
is a non-profit performing arts
organization that enriches the lives
of island residents and visitors as it:
• offers quality entertainment
• encourages participation in
performing arts events,
programs and activities, and
• provides opportunity for artistic
growth for youth and adults.
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