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Soo Theatre Project Inc.
Take 4—Action!
Spring 2006

534 Ashmun St., 
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan 49783-1908
906-632-1930
 web: www.sootheatreproject.org
email: sootheatre@lighthouse.net
email: STARS@lighthouse.net

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Logo: Bring Back the Lights - Soo Theatre Project, Inc.SUMMER 2006 at the Soo Theatre

Summer Camps

Children can have an adventure in the arts this summer at Soo Theatre Arts Resource Studios (STARS)**. Plans are underway for two elementary arts exploration camps—a mix of music, dance, acting and art. 

For middle school and high school students STARS is planning a musical theatre camp. These programs will be one- or two-week day camps, and enrollment is limited. Registration begins May 1. Call STARS at 632-1930, email stars@lighthouse.net, or stop by for more information. Information will also be posted on our website, www.sootheatreproject.org.

Productions

A number of benefit productions are being planned by Soo Theatre Project this summer.

These productions will begin on May 19 and 20 with a Broadway Revue, featuring STARS dance, theatre and voice students. Eric Shaw and Karen Hughes will appear in concert on June 17.  A production of Hansel and Gretel is already being rehearsed, and will be presented in July. Other performances are in the planning stages.

Summer Classes, Lessons, Workshops

Some STARS teachers will continue with music and dance classes and private lessons through the summer. Workshops on a number of topics are also being scheduled.

Lighting and Sound Equipment Needed

Soo Theatre Project needs money for basic lighting and sound equipment, and for operating the building while we look for funding to proceed with renovations. Income from the summer performances will help with these expenses.

Happenings in the Soo Theatre Complex

Demolition has started upstairs in the former apartments. Students from the Skill Center’s Construction Technology class and workers from the Chippewa County Sheriff Department’s Community Service program, along with Soo Theatre Project volunteers, have started to make the upstairs space available for construction of new studios and office space for STARS and the Soo Theatre Project. In just a few months the STARS program has outgrown the space on the ground floor!

Peter’s Place

Peter’s Place (named after Peter Gianakura, long-time proprietor of the American Café), will soon have a counter with coffee, tea, cold drinks and a few snacks available. For the time being, access by the public will be limited to special events, as the “café” is both office and waiting area for STARS until more space in the building becomes usable. 

Thank You

Thank you to the hundreds of people who have given money and in-kind services, and who have lent their time and expertise to the Project. Without you we would not be where we are today. There is LOTS more to do. Soo Theatre Project is counting on your continued support.

Thanks also to our hard-working Board of Directors—Soo Theatre Project, Inc.

  • Dianna George, president
  • Colleen Arbic, vice president
  • Mary Krzycki-McKay, secretary
  • Alistair McKay, assistant secretary
  • Debbie Cole, treasurer
  • Cathy Abramson
  • Taylor Brugman 
  • John Ignatowski 
  • Marian MacLeod 
  • Jim Schmidt
  • Annette Shilts
  • Kris Thorne
  • Richard Trautwein 
  • John Wilkinson 

How You Can Help

Join our “Bring Back the Lights” campaign - an ongoing fund-raising effort. Pledge over a number of years or make a one-time donation. Details on donation sheet...

Contribute to our “The Curtain Can Go Up Because The Wall Is Down” drive. A modest donation of $25 puts your name on the wall in the window and later in the lobby.  Details on donation sheet...

Volunteer your time - Call the theatre at 632-1930 or contact us by email at info@sootheatreproject.org.

Theatre Store Shopping Ideas

Stop by the STARS office at 534 Ashmun St., and pick up a beautiful, spacious tote-bag with the STARS logo. And how about a beautiful coffee mug, and high-quality T-shirts with our “Bring Back the Lights” Soo Theatre logo?  Get a gift certificate; give the gift of lessons to a special person in your life.

And here's the best idea of all: give a donation to the theatre in the name of a loved one whom you wish to honor!  Details...

**STARS is a program of Soo Theatre Project, Inc.

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