That show would end its run with final performances on Saturday and Sunday, and Little Theatre’s development director Walter Mitchell added to the ambience of the Friday evening reception by sporting an old-fashioned white wig - a la his character, Scrooge’s one-time employer, Fezziwig. The Moscas said they were looking forward to attending Little Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Carol” with their daughter, who would be home on break from law school. “Hopefully it will be here for a long time,” said attorney Tom Mosca, of Dallas, who attended with his wife, Andrea. History was a theme at the gathering, as well-wishers reflected on the theater’s many years of existence, the way it can get people talking about new ideas, and the way it can work a kind of “magic,” as even shy people “come alive on the stage.” “How many ‘greats’?” Romanowski pondered, as she and Brooks came up with the answer “three.” The historic Butler was her great-great-great-grandfather. That’s significant,” said Wilkes-Barre City Council member Tony Brooks, who showed his support by attending in costume as General Lord Butler, who was a councilman in the early 1800s and also, an ancestor of Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre Community Board member Cornelia Conyngham Romanowski. “It’s the third-oldest theater in the United States. The event kicked off a capital campaign, during which organizers hope to raise $1 million by the theater’s 100th anniversary in 2022. WILKES-BARRE - Friends of the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre gathered in the lobby of the historic North Main Street venue Friday evening for a Christmas Wine and Wishes reception. “Any community that will take these steps to make improvements to its community and the programs it offers will always have my support.”įor more information on auditions and registration for events, email text or call (856) 298-9191 or visit the Deptford Theatrical Productions Facebook page.Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. “Taking care of the seniors in your community is a must,” Schramm added. “There are more events in this town for seniors than any other town that I’m aware of. “One of the biggest that always seems to fall by the wayside is the involvement of the senior groups in the towns,” he noted. While Schramm is not a Deptford resident himself, he is impressed by the community and its various programs. Auditions will be on April 25 and 26 for those 17 and older. The spotlight community production will be a version of “Little Shop of Horrors” that will run from June 23 through 25. More information on auditions and a schedule will be available after registration closes, with a tentative start date of June 20. Registration for the theatre’s summer camp begins on March 14. “Murder in the Heir” will be hosted by the theatre in May and will have a murder mystery/comedy dinner theme. Limited spots remain with sign-ups still available on the Theatrical Theatrical Productions Facebook page. Deptford residents can watch or showcase their musical talents on Feb. The next event for the theatre is an open mic singer/songwriter showcase at the Performing Arts Center. “Deptford is going above and beyond for their community, and to make improvements to offer the residents programs and opportunities a lot of other towns don’t have, or just don’t want to be bothered with,” said Theatrical Productions President Joey Schramm.
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