Materials are currently being accepted for chorus and comprimario roles for the Soo summer opera. Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” is on deck for August 7 and 9 performances at the Soo Theatre and August 11 on Mackinac Island. Interested parties can arrange an audition with artistic director Karen Beacom or submit their materials online by emailing sootheatre@gmail.com. Artists are encouraged, but not required, to participate in the vocal and opera workshop to be held on July 22-26. Workshop students will perform their own gala on Friday, July 26 at 7pm on the Soo Theatre stage. Sing along side professional opera singers and enjoy the spectacular music of the Italian master Giacomo Puccini!
Beginning Strings Camp
July 8-12 & 15-19
Youth Monday-Friday, 3:30-4:30
Adults Monday-Friday, 4:30-5:30
Beginning Strings Camp is for those who have never played a stringed instrument, but would like to learn. This 2 week intensive setting is a great way to try a stringed instrument, because the muscle memory can form quickly when you are playing 5 days in a row. This camp is offered July 8-12 and 15-19. Youth meets Monday through Friday, 3:30-4:30pm and Adults meet Monday through Friday, 4:30-5:30pm.
We do have a limited number of violins to loan for the youth camp (thanks to generous grants from YAC and the Roberts P and Ella B Hudson Foundation). These instruments are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Violin will be the main instrument for this camp, but viola and cello are also offered.
Chamber Music Camp
July 22-26
Monday-Friday, 4:30-7:30pm
Because this camp had such great success last year with strings, we have opened it to woodwinds and brass, as well. Both adults and youth are welcome and you do not have to register as a group. If you register, we will assign you to a group. Instructor Alan Jacobus joins us to coach the woodwinds, and Brian Carter from Alpena, MI, joins us to coach brass. Chamber Music Camp will meet July 22-26, Monday through Friday 4:30-7:30pm with a performance on Friday, July 26th.
SAVE THE DATE
My Fair Lady
Be sure to mark your calendar so you don’t miss this iconic performance!
Thursday through Saturday, July 11-13 at 7:30pm and Sunday, July 14 at 3:00pm performed on the Soo Theatre stage. General Admission by July 10th is $18, after July 10th is $20, and student tickets are $10.
Starring Karen Hughes Beacom as Eliza Doolittle, David Rhinard as Henry Higgins, John David Walsh as Alfred P. Doolittle, Dean Hardesty as Colonel Pickering, and Christopher Hollingsworth as Freddy Eynsford-Hill, this show is one not to miss! Directed by Karen Beacom, choreography by Deborah Choszczyk and music conducted by Alan Jacobus.
Emperor’s New Clothes Friday, July 19th – 2pm and 7pm. General admission for adults is $10, students are $8, and kids 5 and under are free.
Register for Summer Camps at the Soo theatre
We have fifteen amazing camps to choose from for all ages from preschool to adults varying from musical theatre camps to chamber music and so much in between.
Call to register today!
Soo Theatre Project, 534 Ashmun Street, SSM 49783, (906) 632-1930, www.sootheatre.org.
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