Thursday, August 6, 2009

Great News !

With just a little over a week since the idea for Theater in the Park was conceived, we are joining Spanish Fork Community Theater. This means we are not merely a shot in the dark but have some valuable experience to glean from. It also means we are eligible for grants and other types of funding. ( It does not however mean that we can pay our actors! or anyone else). My goal for this first production is that it is self sustained and that no moneys come out of our own pockets. We are fortunate to have been offered the use of SFCT costumes. This will at least come in handy for the carnival scene.
I am mulling around in my head ideas for a set that will suggest Italy artistically but not be a huge expense. I'm in need of a large garden fountain and a swing!
I have been invited to join the boards of both SFCT and the Arts Council and am excited about both opportunities! I don't know what I'll be doing exactly but I'm delighted to get deeply involved with theater again.

Saturday, August 1, 2009

"For All"

I want to encourage everyone to try out for this play. I think a lot of people don't audition due to the idea that they think the director already has the cast in mind. I don't. I am quite simply looking for talent. This should go without saying but in case it doesn't, our goal is to be an open company, welcoming to ALL, regardless of race, religion, or body type. If you have "always wanted to act", come audition -- we would love to have you!