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Oak Ridge Civic Ballet to present ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ ‘The Firebird’ on Saturday

Posted at 11:28 pm April 2, 2017
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The Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association will present “Beauty and the Beast,” and “The Firebird” on Saturday, April 8, at the Oak Ridge High School Performing Arts Center. (Photo by ORCBA)

The Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association will present “Beauty and the Beast,” and “The Firebird” on Saturday, April 8, at the Oak Ridge High School Performing Arts Center. (Photo by ORCBA)

 

The Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association will present “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Firebird” on Saturday.

You will also have a chance to meet “Belle” and her royal friends at the Princess Tea Party on Saturday.

Both events are at Oak Ridge High School. The Princess Tea Party is Saturday morning, April 8, and the shows are Saturday afternoon and evening.

“Beauty and the Beast,” is the classic tale of an arrogant prince who is turned into a hideous Beast until he learns to love and be loved in return, a press release said. Directed and choreographed by Sharon Nicklow-Cousins and Sarah Jett, the talented dancers of the Civic Ballet bring to life Belle, the Beast, and their castle servants.

“The whole family will enjoy the ballet as our gifted dancers enter the world of ‘Beauty and the Beast,’” said Christy Rickman, ORCBA president. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Entertainment, Front Page News, Theater, Top Stories Tagged With: Arts Council of Oak Ridge, Beauty and the Beast, Belle, Christy Rickman, Dance Centre, Molly Koon Quist, Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association, Oak Ridge High School, Oak Ridge High School Performing Arts Center, ORCBA, Penny 4 Arts, Princess Tea Party, Sarah Jett, Sharon Nicklow-Cousins, The Firebird, Valarie Emery

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Roane State Playmakers to perform production of Lionel Bart’s ‘Oliver!’ April 21-23

Posted at 1:59 pm March 26, 2017
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During a rehearsal, Sophie King of Arts in Motion teaches the children who play orphans the choreography for "Food Glorious Food." (Photo by Roane State)

During a rehearsal, Sophie King of Arts in Motion teaches the children who play orphans the choreography for “Food Glorious Food.” (Photo by Roane State)

 

By Bob Fowler, Roane State staff writer

The musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ famous novel, “Oliver Twist,” comes to Roane State’s O’Brien Theater for only three performances in a rare collaboration of the college’s Music and Theatre Arts departments.

The curtain goes up on Lionel Bart’s “Oliver!” at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 21 and 22, and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 23.

It’s the story of a 9-year-old orphan and his misadventures, from being half-starved in a workhouse and famously asking for more gruel, to learning how to be a pickpocket on the gritty streets of 19th century London.

Memorable songs abound, from “Where Is Love?” to “Food Glorious Food” and “It’s a Fine Life.”

“It’s one of my favorite shows and a classic musical from the 1960s that’s been updated to add new songs,” said director Clarissa Feldt. “It’s a really fantastic big production.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: College, Education, Entertainment, Front Page News, Theater Tagged With: Arts in Motion, Brenda Luggie, Charles Dickens, Clarissa Feldt, Geol Greenlee, Joey Nieman, O'Brien Theater, Oliver, Oliver Twist, Play, Roane State, Sophie King

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ORHS Masquers performs ‘The Wizard of Oz’ this weekend

Posted at 9:55 am February 28, 2017
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Pictured above for the March 2017 performance of "The Wizard of Oz" by Oak Ridge High School Masquers are Lion: Tre Jackson; Scarecrow: Bronson Burdick, Dorothy: Lauren McCoig, and Tin Man: Dillon Nowhatchik. (Submitted photo)

Pictured above for the performances of “The Wizard of Oz” by Oak Ridge High School Masquers from March 3-5, 2017, are Lion: Tre Jackson; Scarecrow: Bronson Burdick; Dorothy: Lauren McCoig; and Tin Man: Dillon Nowhatchik. (Submitted photo)

 

Oak Ridge High School Masquers, the school’s drama program, will present “The Wizard of Oz,” the classic musical, for four performances in March.

The performances are scheduled for Friday, March 3, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 4, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, March 5, at 2 p.m. All performances are in the Oak Ridge Performing Arts Center. Advanced tickets are $8 and are available at the ORHS office and The Ferrell Shop. At the door, tickets will be $10.

Under the direction of Dana Wham, who has directed, choreographed, or acted in numerous adult and children productions throughout the region, this year’s “The Wizard of Oz” continues the ORHS Masquers tradition of bringing excellent performances, impressive sets, amazing orchestration, and technical panache to the stage, a press release said. “The Wizard of Oz” combines an ambitious theatrical experience with the classic story for Frank L. Baum, the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Education, Entertainment, Front Page News, K-12, Theater, Top Stories Tagged With: Bronson Burdick, Dana Wham, Dillon Nowhatchik, Frank L. Baum, Lauren McCoig, Masquers, Oak Ridge High School, Oak Ridge High School Masquers, Oak Ridge Performing Arts Center, ORHS Masquers, The Wizard of Oz, Tre Jackson

Audition for Roane State’s spring production of Lionel Bart’s ‘Oliver!’

Posted at 6:34 pm November 28, 2016
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The Roane State Community College music and theatre arts departments are holding auditions for parts in Lionel Bart’s “Oliver!”

Auditions are scheduled at the college’s Oak Ridge and Roane County campuses: [Read more…]

Filed Under: College, Education, Entertainment, Front Page News, Theater Tagged With: arts, auditions, Lionel Bart, MTI, Music Theatre International, Oliver, Roane State, Roane State Community College

Reminder: ORHS Masquers present a comedy, ‘Dearly Beloved,’ this weekend

Posted at 4:16 pm November 12, 2016
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Dearly Beloved

Oak Ridge High School Masquers, the school’s drama program, will present Jones, Hope, and Wooten’s Texas-sized comedy “Dearly Beloved” for three performances in November. Pictured above are the Futrelle Sisters, from left to right, Twink (Sarah Hepler), Frankie (Mary Kemp), and Honey Raye (Arianna Walker). (Submitted photo)

 

By Ben Fowler

Oak Ridge High School Masquers, the school’s drama program, will present Jones, Hope, and Wooten’s Texas-sized comedy “Dearly Beloved” for three performances in November.

The performances are scheduled for Thursday, November 10, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, November 12 at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, November 13, at 2 p.m., at the Oak Ridge Performing Arts Center, or ORPAC, at Oak Ridge High School.

“Dearly Beloved” is the story of the Frankie, Honey Rae, and Twink as they prepare to throw a wedding for Frankie’s daughter. The Futrelle Sisters try to stay ahead of the Fayro, Texas, rumor mill, but with Frankie’s repeated conversations with her dead mother, Honey Rae’s many trips to the marriage chapel, and Twink’s desperate attempts to get her long-time boyfriend down the aisle for the first time, the odds are against them. Add in their personal tensions of who broke up the Futrelle Sisters’ gospel group, The Sermonettes, and laughter ensues. This southern comedy, filled with crazy family, odd ball love interests, and a nosy neighbor or two, is sure to delight. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Education, Entertainment, K-12, Theater, Top Stories Tagged With: Arianna Walker, Ben Fowler, Dearly Beloved, Joseph Self, Mary Kemp, Oak Ridge High School, Oak Ridge High School Masquers, ORHS, ORHS Masquers, Sarah Hepler

ORHS Masquers present a comedy, ‘Dearly Beloved,’ this week

Posted at 11:52 am November 7, 2016
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Dearly Beloved

Oak Ridge High School Masquers, the school’s drama program, will present Jones, Hope, and Wooten’s Texas-sized comedy “Dearly Beloved” for three performances in November. Pictured above are the Futrelle Sisters, from left to right, Twink (Sarah Hepler), Frankie (Mary Kemp), and Honey Raye (Arianna Walker). (Submitted photo)

 

By Ben Fowler

Oak Ridge High School Masquers, the school’s drama program, will present Jones, Hope, and Wooten’s Texas-sized comedy “Dearly Beloved” for three performances in November.

The performances are scheduled for Thursday, November 10, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, November 12 at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, November 13, at 2 p.m., at the Oak Ridge Performing Arts Center, or ORPAC, at Oak Ridge High School.

“Dearly Beloved” is the story of the Frankie, Honey Rae, and Twink as they prepare to throw a wedding for Frankie’s daughter. The Futrelle Sisters try to stay ahead of the Fayro, Texas, rumor mill, but with Frankie’s repeated conversations with her dead mother, Honey Rae’s many trips to the marriage chapel, and Twink’s desperate attempts to get her long-time boyfriend down the aisle for the first time, the odds are against them. Add in their personal tensions of who broke up the Futrelle Sisters’ gospel group, The Sermonettes, and laughter ensues. This southern comedy, filled with crazy family, odd ball love interests, and a nosy neighbor or two, is sure to delight. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Education, Entertainment, Front Page News, K-12, Theater, Top Stories Tagged With: Arianna Walker, Ben Fowler, Dearly Beloved, Joseph Self, Mary Kemp, Oak Ridge High School, Oak Ridge High School Masquers, ORHS Masquers, Sarah Hepler

IIa, ORAU sponsor Employee Night at Oak Ridge Playhouse

Posted at 9:10 pm July 31, 2016
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Bonnie Carroll and Andy Page at Fiddler on the Roof

Bonnie Carroll, founder and CEO of IIa, and Andy Page, president and CEO of ORAU, welcome their employees to Oak Ridge Playhouse’s recent production of Fiddler on the Roof. (Submitted photo)

Filed Under: Business, Entertainment, Oak Ridge, Theater, U.S. Department of Energy Tagged With: Andy Page, Bonnie Carroll, Fiddler on the Roof, IIa, Oak Ridge Playhouse, ORAU

Arts Council celebrating 60 years, asks for your support in United Arts Fund Drive

Posted at 10:27 am July 20, 2016
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

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The Arts Council of Oak Ridge is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, and the organization is asking for your support in its United Arts Fund Drive.

“Our annual United Arts Fund Drive is a way for you or your business to help keep the arts alive and thriving in Oak Ridge,” a letter to supporters said.

The eight members of the Arts Council of Oak Ridge are Oak Ridge Art Center, Oak Ridge Civic Music Association, Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association, Tennessee Mountain Writers, Oak Ridge Playhouse/Junior Playhouse, Oak Ridge Community Orchestra, Oak Ridge Community Band, and Music Arts School.

The Arts Council promotes the organizations and their events, raises funds, and provides a network to help them grow, the letter to supporters said.

Pledges to the United Arts Fund Drive must be received by July 31 to be included in programs and publications. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Arts, Community, Entertainment, Front Page News, Music, Nonprofits, Theater, Top Stories, Writing Tagged With: Arts Council, Arts Council of Oak Ridge, Audrey Stelson, Cyndi Jeffers, Music Arts School, Oak Ridge Art Center, Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association, Oak Ridge Civic Music Association, Oak Ridge Community Band, Oak Ridge Community Orchestra, Oak Ridge Playhouse/Junior Playhouse, Tennessee Mountain Writers, United Arts Fund Drive

Area lawmakers announce $72,190 in arts grants in Anderson County

Posted at 12:04 am June 15, 2016
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Tennessee lawmakers announced this month that six arts grants worth a total of $73,010 have been awarded to five organizations in Anderson County.

The grants from the Tennessee Arts Commission include two awards with a combined total of $18,600 for the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge in the categories of Arts Education-Community Learning and Partnership Support.

Other grants include $23,110 to the Oak Ridge Community Playhouse in the category of Partnership Support, $16,900 to the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association in the category of Partnership Support, $11,620 to the Oak Ridge Community Art Center in the category of Partnership Support, and $2,780 to the Tennessee Mountain Writers in the category of Art Project Support. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Arts, Community, Entertainment, Front Page News, Government, Music, Nonprofits, State, Theater, Writing Tagged With: Anderson County, Ann Pope, arts grants, Children's Museum of Oak Ridge, Dennis Powers, John Ragan, Ken Yager, Kent Calfee, National Endowment for the Arts, Oak Ridge Civic Music Association, Oak Ridge Community Art Center, Oak Ridge Community Playhouse, Randy McNally, Tennessee Arts Commission, Tennessee General Assembly, Tennessee Mountain Writers

Artists, arts supporters to be recognized during Tribute to the Arts on Tuesday

Posted at 1:41 pm March 26, 2016
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

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Arts agencies will showcase their talents during a Tribute to the Arts in Oak Ridge on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, and local artists and arts supporters will be recognized. (Submitted image)

 

Arts agencies will showcase their talents during a Tribute to the Arts in Oak Ridge on Tuesday, and local artists and arts supporters will be recognized.

This is the second time that the Arts Council of Oak Ridge has offered this unique gala giving members of the community a chance to recognize local artists and arts supporters for their wonderful work promoting the arts in Anderson County, a press release said.

Tribute to the Arts is scheduled from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, at the Saint Mary’s Family Life Center in Oak Ridge.

“Each of the arts agencies will be showcasing their talents, so it’s the perfect time to sample an appetizer of arts in our community,” the press release said.

The event is being co-promoted by Arts Council of Oak Ridge and the Rotary Club of Oak Ridge Sunset, with proceeds from ticket sales and a silent auction benefiting both organizations and their philanthropies. Tickets may be purchased by contacting the Arts Council of Oak office at (865) 482-4432 or contacting any representative from the eight member organizations. Those groups are Oak Ridge Art Center, Oak Ridge Civic Music Association, Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association, Tennessee Mountain Writers, Oak Ridge Playhouse, Oak Ridge Community Orchestra, Oak Ridge Community Band, and the Music Arts School. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Arts, Community, Dancing, Entertainment, Front Page News, Meetings and Events, Music, Nonprofits, Theater, Top Stories, Writing Tagged With: artists, Arts Council of Oak Ridge, arts supporters, Audrey Stelson, Bill Capshaw, Chuck Coutant, Cyndi Jeffers, Ed Westcott, Gene Spejewski, George Kidd, Greg Foertter, Hayden Evans, Ilia Steinschneider, Jean Box, Jenny Collins, Jim Dodson, Judy Kidd, Music Arts School, Nancy Coutant, Oak Ridge Art Center, Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association, Oak Ridge Civic Music Association, Oak Ridge Community Band, Oak Ridge Community Orchestra, Oak Ridge Playhouse, Rotary Club of Oak Ridge Sunset, Saint Mary's Family Life Center, Sheryl Lawrence Howard, Tennessee Mountain Writers, Tribute to the Arts

Summer theater program set at Oak Ridge Playhouse

Posted at 9:44 pm March 16, 2016
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Students Josh Cormany of Knoxville, then 15, and Lauren McCoig of Oak Ridge, then 12, perform a scene at the 2014 Oak Ridge Junior Playhouse Theater Camp showcase.
(Photo by Suzanne McNeil)

 

By Betsy Abernathy

The Oak Ridge Junior Playhouse is preparing for its annual summer program for young people interested in theater. The Oak Ridge Junior Playhouse Theater Camp will run from June 6 through June 17, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. each weekday. The camp is open to rising third through rising 12th graders and will be held in the studios of the Dance Centre of Oak Ridge, which is at 108 East Division Road in Oak Ridge. On the last day of camp, the participants will present a workshop showcase on the Oak Ridge Playhouse stage.

Former campers, many of whom continue to be involved in theater at their schools and communities, speak highly of the summer program. Josh Cormany, 17, of Knoxville, who stage managed the recent Junior Playhouse production of “The Snow Queen,” recommends the camp to kids interested in theater.

“My favorite thing about the Playhouse Theater Camp is that you get to have fun and learn about theater in a friendly and nonjudgmental environment,” Cormany said. “The camp is so enjoyable because you can just be yourself.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2016, Entertainment, Front Page News, Summer Camps, Theater, Top Stories Tagged With: Amy Souleyrette, Betsy Abernathy, Dance Centre, Dance Centre of Oak Ridge, Josh Cormany, Junior Playhouse, Maggie Keener, Maria Hudson, Oak Ridge Junior Playhouse, Oak Ridge Junior Playhouse Theater Camp, Oak Ridge Playhouse, summer program

ORHS Masquers present ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ in March

Posted at 1:27 pm February 23, 2016
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

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Oak Ridge High School Masquers, the school’s drama program, will present “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” the delightful musical, for four performances in March. Joseph is played by freshman Tre Jackson, left, and Father Jacob is played by Joseph Self. (Submitted photo)

 

Oak Ridge High School Masquers, the school’s drama program, will present “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” the delightful musical, for four performances in March.

The performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, March 4; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 5; and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 6, at the Oak Ridge Performing Arts Center. The Performing Arts Center is at Oak Ridge High School at 1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike.

Advanced tickets are $7 and are available at the ORHS office and The Ferrell Shop. At the door, tickets will be $10.

Under the direction of Dana Wham, who has directed, choreographed, or acted in numerous adult and children productions throughout the region, this year’s “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” is a complete operetta, with nearly every line sung, a press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Education, Entertainment, Entertainment, Front Page News, K-12, Meetings and Events, Slider, Theater, Top Stories Tagged With: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Dana Wham, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, musical, Oak Ridge High School, Oak Ridge High School Masquers, Oak Ridge Performing Arts Center, ORHS, ORHS Masquers, Tim Rice

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