By Lizabeth Jenkins-Dale / June 26,2016
It’s “Shrek, Jr. The Musical” weekend at The Soo Theatre Project! Yesterday at 2 pm was the last performance, and after the fabulous show, you will definitely want to see future productions directed by Dottie Case. Come out to support these student actresses and actors.
The elementary student actors and actresses have been prepping during a week camp while the middle and high schoolers have been preparing for weeks now as part of the Stars Youth Theatre Group camps, which occur every summer at The Soo Theatre Project.
STP has multiple students who’ve “graduated” from its programs. At one time, these older STP students were young, wide-eyed, and not-quite-so sure-about-performing.
The benefit of these Stars Youth Theatre Group camps is that the older students can model and teach the younger aspiring actresses and actors about stage directions and stage presence.
After the “Shrek, Jr. The Musical” weekend, life at The Soo Theatre Project continues its very active summer schedule of lessons, camps, events, concerts, and performances!
JUNE
Elementary-Aged Art Camp. Expose your child to painting with watercolors and acrylics as well as composition, color coordination, and brush techniques next week Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, June 27, 29, and July 1 from 1-3 pm. All materials will be provided for the registered students by artist Randy Krause.
Ballet Dance Classes. Alison Cheney continues her multiple levels of ballet classes in June: Pre-Ballet for Ages 4-6 at 3:30-4:05, Ballet 1 for Ages 7-9 at 4:05-4:50, and Ballet 2 for Ages 10-12 at 4:50-5:35. (Intermediate ballet/pointe class will be offered in July.)
JULY
Beginning Strings Camp. Try something new: violin or cello! No experience necessary for kids through adults. July 11-15 from 10am – 11 am for 3-7 graders and July 18-22 from 11am – 12pm for 8th graders to adults. Just imagine…in five days you and your children could be playing a new instrument! Must register to ensure availability of instruments.
Elementary Musical Theatre Camp. Calling all pirates! This camp is for elementary aged students who will perform “Pirates, The Musical” July 22. The camp (July 18-22 from 10-3) serves as an introduction to theatre. All students of any experience are welcome. Register to attend.
The Accidentals In Concert. Save the weekend of July 22, 23 for this incredible band coming to The Soo Theatre Project as part of this summer’s Raise The Roof Summer Concert Series. “The Accidentals are an American musical band formed in Traverse City, Michigan in 2012 by [Interlochen graduates] Savannah Buist and Katie Larson. The group features an eclectic blend of pop, jazz, bluegrass, indie folk, country, and classical music.” Check this fabulous group at: http://www.moreaccidentals.com.
The Accidentals are “described as, “one of the most ground-breaking musical experiences one might just have in a lifetime” by Jonathan Frahm at Yahoo Voices, The Accidentals are just getting started.” So, get your tickets now!
The Soo Theatre Project is a busy, family-oriented community-based arts organization. There’s always something for everyone at The Soo Theatre Project. Call STP’s office at 906-632-1930 for more information. Or, visit at 534 Ashmun Street downtown Sault Sainte Marie, MI. Or, like us on Facebook at Soo Theatre Project, Inc.
