Auditions for South Pacific To Be Held April 6 and 7

The Soo Theater Project has set South Pacific auditions for Sunday, April 6th from 3:00-5:00PM and Monday, April 7th from 6:30-8:30 at the Soo Theater on Ashmun Street in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

After holding a cattle call in February for all males who sing, the Soo Theater Project has decided to continue with production plans for the Rodgers and Hammerstein award-winning musical, South Pacific, scheduling August 7th thru the 10th performances.

“More than a dozen strong singers showed up, and several others called in expressing interest. Now we know we can find enough guys to do this show right”, declared director Dave Rhinard.

The show, based on James Michener’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Tales of the South Pacific, revolves around American soldiers who are stationed on an island during WWII. All roles for both genders are open, including the four lead singers: Emile, the French plantation owner; Nellie, the American nurse; Bloody Mary, a Tonkinese con-artist; and Lieutenant Joe Cable. A large singing ensemble with numerous small roles for men and women is also required.

Musical director Karen Hughes has requested that all persons interested in a leading or supporting role prepare one verse of a Broadway show tune for the audition. Small groups of two or three may be asked to read a short scene, try an accent, or even sight-read part of an additional song.

For more information, or to reserve an audition time slot, call the Soo Theater at (906) 632-1930.

STARS to Present Winter Concert February 3

Soo Theatre Arts Resource Studios (STARS) will present a winter concert on Sunday, February 3, at 3 p.m. at First Church of Christ, 300 W. Spruce St., Sault Ste. Marie, MI.

The program will feature the Suzuki violin group class and the newly-formed Intermediate Youth Orchestra, both under the direction of Nancy Powers. The concert will also include performances by Kayla Maleport, Gabrielle Pepin, Jaelinn Soeltner, Payton Mastaw, and Sam Burdick, all young voice students of Karen Hughes. The public is invited. A free will offering will be accepted to support the STARS music department.

Soo Theatre Arts Resource Studios (STARS) is a community arts center offering instruction in music, dance, theater, visual arts and yoga for students of all ages. STARS is a program of the Soo Theatre Project, housed in the historic Soo Theatre complex. For more information on classes and lessons, call the STARS office, 632-1930.

Our Winter 2007/8 Newsletter Is Now Available

Our Winter 2007/8 Newsletter is now available online.

A PDF version is also available.

Register for STARS Winter/Spring 2008 Classes

Registration is open now for Winter-Spring 2008 classes at the Soo Theatre Arts Resource Studios (STARS).

The new term begins January 7 and concludes May 17. Classes, workshops, and lessons for children, teens, and adults are offered in dance, music, acting, visual arts, and yoga. Brochures listing class times and tuition fees are available at STARS or on the website at sootheatre.org.

Interested students should register in person at the STARS office weekdays 10 to 7. The STARS office will be closed Dec. 22-Jan. 1.

Class offerings in dance for new students include Movement & Dance, Pre-Ballet, Ballet I, Beginning Ballet/Jazz A-B, and Ballroom dance.

All dance classes are taught by Dianna George.

David Rhinard will be teaching Acting for grades 6-10 and Acting for grades 11-adult.

Karen Hughes will be teaching Tunes for Toddlers for preschool children with parent, Young Singer Vocal Class for children grades 1-5, and Teen/Adult Voice Class.

A new series of Handmade Book Workshops for children grades 2-5 will be taught by Linda Whitetree Warrington.

Lee Carlson will be offering yoga classes for adults.

Private lessons will be available in violin, viola, cello, flute, clarinet, recorder, trumpet, French horn, trombone, voice, harp, and piano.

Nancy Powers will also offer Suzuki violin instruction for children ages 3 and older.

For more information on any of these classes, lessons, and workshops, contact the STARS office at 534 Ashmun St., Sault Ste. Marie, MI, 906-632-1930, or email: stars@lighthouse.net.

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

STP Presents "A STARS Candlelight Christmas" on Dec 2

The Soo Theatre Project will present “A STARS Candlelight Christmas” on Sunday, December 2, 3 pm. at St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 320 E. Portage Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, MI.

This second annual concert by the Soo Theatre Arts Resource Studios (STARS) will feature the Singers United Community Choir, Youth Orchestra, Lake Superior State University Chorus with STARS voice students, Flute Choir, Harp Ensemble, Recorder Consort and the “Not Quite Ready for Prime Time” Players. Suggested donation is adults $5, children $3 and family $12. Donations will benefit the STARS Music Department.

Directors leading this program are Dottie Case (youth orchestra), Michael Drumheller (Singers United), Karen Hughes (harp ensemble and LSSU chorus), Jennifer Parker (recorder consort), Nancy Powers (“Not Quite Ready for Prime Time” Players) and Meg Stevens (flute choir.)

STARS is a community arts center offering instruction in music, dance, theater, visual arts and yoga for students of all ages. STARS is a program of the Soo Theatre Project, housed in the historic Soo Theatre complex. For more information on classes and lessons, call the STARS office, 632-1930.

Photos from the concert