Spring has definitely arrived, and summer is on it's way. At the Basin City Arts Center, we are winding down a little bit over the summer months. Bingo is on a hiatus until September. The ballroom is getting plenty of business, with private groups using our beautiful second floor ballroom for a variety of parties. Remember, we also have an amazing kitchen where you can prepare a dinner or food for a reception. Some movie plans are in the works over the summer from interested community groups, so I will definitely keep you updated. And our dinner-dance was such a success that we want to repeat the dancing part with LIVE music. Rural Connections will continue to run the kids' movies over the summer. Don't forget our Zumba classes where you can dance your way to sweat, abs, and funky moves. AND during fair week, we have the amazing Jared Rogerson, who will wow you with his country western tunes.
Keep checking in, and remember--we'd love to see you at the BCAC. :D Happy Trails All
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Thursday, April 19, 2012
JALAN CROSSLAND at the BCAC
JALAN CROSSLAND TO PERFORM AT BASIN CITY ARTS CENTER SATURDAY APRIL 28
The Basin City Arts Center presents Jalan Crossland in concert on Saturday, April 28 at 7 p.m.
Jalan Crossland is widely acclaimed by audiences, critics, and his musical peers as one of country’s premier guitarists. He is a talented vocalist, banjo player, songwriter and an engaging showman.
Born in San Francisco Jalan grew up in the tiny ranching town of Ten Sleep, Wyoming in the shadow of the Big Horn Mountains and considers himself a hybrid of the two cultures. Jalan’s music is as culturally diverse as he is, drawing on traditional folk and bluegrass as well as relatively contemporary genres of rock and jazz. Live and on recordings he adds dazzling guitar and banjo fingerpicking to his kanky tales of hobos, tires, “mobile homes”, motorcycles, trucks, cars, and vice presidents. Jalan’s lyrics travel in a musical vehicle more akin to a rusty, hopped-up '66' Ford (with 3-on-the-tree) than an air-conditioned Prius. The sound glides along on the wheels of a country music clearly not to be mistaken for mainstream. Old-time and bluegrass are present, but treated to the creative freedom of rock-n-roll.Jalan placed 2nd at the Winfield, KS. National Fingerstyle Guitar competition in 1997, and 1st in the state flatpicking contest of his Wyoming home. These added to dozens of regional championship awards, attest that his playing is"...so dexterous that when he stops at the end of a song, you realize you forgot to breathe"--The Weekly News, Rapid City SD. Crossland's songs are vivid, firsthand accounts of life in the small towns and backcountry of 21st century America. Like the people they portray, the songs are tough and honest. They also reflect the tremendous heart and soul of their colorful characters. Even where the warp and weave is of hardship or heartbreak, the songs are threaded with strings of optimism and humor.
"More than just a great picker, Crossland's performances feature graceful delivery and genuine character"--Planet Jackson Hole, Jackson WY. On stage, he is as comfortable as he would be pickin’ on his own front porch. This relaxed demeanor disarms the coolest of audiences, pulling everyone onto that porch alongside him with a paper plates full of hot-wings.
Crossland has recorded six albums: Jalan Crossland, Poorboy Shanty, Moonshiner, Trailer Park Fire & Other Tragedies, Driftwood Souls, Portrait Of A Fish. He has toured throughout the U.S., sharing concert and festival stages with many of the biggest musical acts in the nation. He has also has appeared on television, radio, and in dozens of magazines including The New York Times, No Depression, and Fingerstyle Guitar. His latest release, Portrait Of A Fish, is a true “solo” project and features performances of 12 songs with Jalan accompanying himself on guitar or banjo with the only the harmonica being overdubbed.
Jalan has spent the late fall of 2011 and winter of 2012 on a sailboat in and around the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean busily working on his nautical skills, banjo licks and suntan.
Jalan's concerts are energetic, upbeat and fun! Join Jalan at the BCAC on Saturday, April 28 at 7 p.m. All tickets are $10 and will be available at the door starting at 6:30 p.m. For advance tickets or more information contact Wendy @568-2915.
Basin City Arts Center located at 121 S. 4th Street across from the IGA in Basin, Wyoming is a non-profit organization developing and supporting the arts in the Big Horn Basin.
Courtesy of Jennifer Miller, Guest Blogger Extraordinaire :D
The Basin City Arts Center presents Jalan Crossland in concert on Saturday, April 28 at 7 p.m.
Jalan Crossland is widely acclaimed by audiences, critics, and his musical peers as one of country’s premier guitarists. He is a talented vocalist, banjo player, songwriter and an engaging showman.
Born in San Francisco Jalan grew up in the tiny ranching town of Ten Sleep, Wyoming in the shadow of the Big Horn Mountains and considers himself a hybrid of the two cultures. Jalan’s music is as culturally diverse as he is, drawing on traditional folk and bluegrass as well as relatively contemporary genres of rock and jazz. Live and on recordings he adds dazzling guitar and banjo fingerpicking to his kanky tales of hobos, tires, “mobile homes”, motorcycles, trucks, cars, and vice presidents. Jalan’s lyrics travel in a musical vehicle more akin to a rusty, hopped-up '66' Ford (with 3-on-the-tree) than an air-conditioned Prius. The sound glides along on the wheels of a country music clearly not to be mistaken for mainstream. Old-time and bluegrass are present, but treated to the creative freedom of rock-n-roll.Jalan placed 2nd at the Winfield, KS. National Fingerstyle Guitar competition in 1997, and 1st in the state flatpicking contest of his Wyoming home. These added to dozens of regional championship awards, attest that his playing is"...so dexterous that when he stops at the end of a song, you realize you forgot to breathe"--The Weekly News, Rapid City SD. Crossland's songs are vivid, firsthand accounts of life in the small towns and backcountry of 21st century America. Like the people they portray, the songs are tough and honest. They also reflect the tremendous heart and soul of their colorful characters. Even where the warp and weave is of hardship or heartbreak, the songs are threaded with strings of optimism and humor.
"More than just a great picker, Crossland's performances feature graceful delivery and genuine character"--Planet Jackson Hole, Jackson WY. On stage, he is as comfortable as he would be pickin’ on his own front porch. This relaxed demeanor disarms the coolest of audiences, pulling everyone onto that porch alongside him with a paper plates full of hot-wings.
Crossland has recorded six albums: Jalan Crossland, Poorboy Shanty, Moonshiner, Trailer Park Fire & Other Tragedies, Driftwood Souls, Portrait Of A Fish. He has toured throughout the U.S., sharing concert and festival stages with many of the biggest musical acts in the nation. He has also has appeared on television, radio, and in dozens of magazines including The New York Times, No Depression, and Fingerstyle Guitar. His latest release, Portrait Of A Fish, is a true “solo” project and features performances of 12 songs with Jalan accompanying himself on guitar or banjo with the only the harmonica being overdubbed.
Jalan has spent the late fall of 2011 and winter of 2012 on a sailboat in and around the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean busily working on his nautical skills, banjo licks and suntan.
Jalan's concerts are energetic, upbeat and fun! Join Jalan at the BCAC on Saturday, April 28 at 7 p.m. All tickets are $10 and will be available at the door starting at 6:30 p.m. For advance tickets or more information contact Wendy @568-2915.
Basin City Arts Center located at 121 S. 4th Street across from the IGA in Basin, Wyoming is a non-profit organization developing and supporting the arts in the Big Horn Basin.
Courtesy of Jennifer Miller, Guest Blogger Extraordinaire :D
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Green Fire Cinema Documentary
Green Fire, a film about Aldo Leopold, at BCAC Saturday, March 24 7 p.m.
Green Fire, the first full-length, high-definition documentary film ever made about legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold, tells about highlights from his extraordinary career, explaining how he shaped conservation and the modern environmental movement. The film also illustrates how Leopold’s vision of a community that cares about both people and land continues to inform and inspire current projects across the country and around the world.
Leopold’s ideas about a “land ethic” and human’s relationship to nature is key to much modern conservation work. Leopold saw that our communities include not just people but all elements of the natural world, such as soils, waters, plants, and animals, or collectively, the land. Leopold lived and worked at a period in history when people were leaving farms, forests, and small rural towns and losing their direct connections to the land. He saw that treating the natural world with respect would be difficult unless people found ways to stay connected to the natural world. The land ethic evolves as individuals make decisions that affect the community playing a part when deciding how to act as neighbors, voters, consumers, and in many other roles as everyday citizens. Leopold asks each person to see that they must play a part in protecting and preserving a healthy, productive, and beautiful planet. He calls on us to help create an “ecological conscience” - a common sense of what is right and wrong when it comes to how we treat the land. Aldo Leopold wrote “A Sand County Almanac” to encourage better understanding of the many connections between human communities and the natural world and to inspire a sense of personal responsibility to use the land with respect.
Green Fire will be shown at the Basin City Arts Center on Saturday, March 24 at 7 p.m. The film is free and open to the public. Donations are always welcome. The BCAC is a nonprofit organization developing and supporting the arts in the Big Horn Basin. For more information call 568-9346.
Green Fire, the first full-length, high-definition documentary film ever made about legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold, tells about highlights from his extraordinary career, explaining how he shaped conservation and the modern environmental movement. The film also illustrates how Leopold’s vision of a community that cares about both people and land continues to inform and inspire current projects across the country and around the world.
Leopold’s ideas about a “land ethic” and human’s relationship to nature is key to much modern conservation work. Leopold saw that our communities include not just people but all elements of the natural world, such as soils, waters, plants, and animals, or collectively, the land. Leopold lived and worked at a period in history when people were leaving farms, forests, and small rural towns and losing their direct connections to the land. He saw that treating the natural world with respect would be difficult unless people found ways to stay connected to the natural world. The land ethic evolves as individuals make decisions that affect the community playing a part when deciding how to act as neighbors, voters, consumers, and in many other roles as everyday citizens. Leopold asks each person to see that they must play a part in protecting and preserving a healthy, productive, and beautiful planet. He calls on us to help create an “ecological conscience” - a common sense of what is right and wrong when it comes to how we treat the land. Aldo Leopold wrote “A Sand County Almanac” to encourage better understanding of the many connections between human communities and the natural world and to inspire a sense of personal responsibility to use the land with respect.
Green Fire will be shown at the Basin City Arts Center on Saturday, March 24 at 7 p.m. The film is free and open to the public. Donations are always welcome. The BCAC is a nonprofit organization developing and supporting the arts in the Big Horn Basin. For more information call 568-9346.
Friday, March 9, 2012
More on YHC
Yellowstone Harmony Chorus at Basin City Arts Center Saturday, March 10
Yellowstone Harmony Chorus presents “SEQUIN STEW” Saturday, March 10 at the Basin City Arts Center. The ladies invite everyone to get ready for an adventure packed evening of exciting 4-part harmony. Conducting this evening’s musical journey is Jonene Geile. Mrs. Geile has been the chorus’s music director since May, 2011.
To set the stage, the ladies kick off the evening with their signature song “Razzle Dazzle”, from the hit movie “Chicago”, complete with dynamic choreography. Settle in for an hour of toe tapping music as the chorus takes you through the land of Broadway, melts your heart with romantic songs, and inspires the soul with religious and patriotic numbers. Of course, the evening wouldn’t be complete without a cowboy western tune or two.
As the singers take you on this musical journey, watch for a unique parody of “Five Foot Two”, sure to get you laughing. The chorus is proud to present songs written by their own Carol Hill. Carol’s passion is writing praise songs. The ladies will be singing “Shine Your Light” in their religious set. During the western set, the chorus will sing Mrs. Hill’s “Women of Wyoming”, a musical history about some of Wyoming’s notable and even notorious women. Carol was inspired to write this song for the chorus’s 2007 show “Boot Scootin’ Cowgirls of the West”.
The Yellowstone Harmony Hobos will wake up to “Blue Skies” as the ladies set the stage for act two. The hobos invite you to visit their camp where you will be enlightened with the knowledge of The Scholar, learn how to make Cookie’s “Basin Stew” (also one of Carol’s songs) and hear about Olene’s ups and downs.
Yellowstone Harmony Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, is a dynamic group of women singers dedicated to advancing the art form of four-part harmony through education, performances and friendship. Barbershop harmony is an original American art form. Performing often in Cody and Powell and throughout Wyoming, the chorus and its quartets have a large repertoire of music suitable for most occasions. The chorus has two performing quartets, Pink Ladies and Pizazz!
For those who love a cappella harmony and for those who are looking for a new entertainment experience, Yellowstone Harmony Chorus delivers a sophisticated sound sure to please audiences of all ages. Their music comes from movies and Broadway shows. They borrow from the land of jazz, blues and country/western. The ladies sing songs from the Big Band era and are just as comfortable with the 1950’s and 60’s ballads and rock and roll as well as with popular modern tunes. Their repertoire includes religious and patriotic music and for the holidays, traditional hymns and whimsical Christmas tunes.
Under the leadership of Jonene Geile, the chorus continues to grow in membership. Jonene Geile graduated from the University of Wyoming with a Bachelors of Music Education, vocal. Jonene has taught music both publicly and privately in Casper, Cheyenne and Cody. She no longer teaches publicly but continues to teach private voice lessons at the Rocky Mountain School of Arts in Cody. While living in Casper, Jonene was a member of the Casper Comic Opera Co. where she performed lead and chorus roles. In Cody, she is active in the Cody Music Club, singing both solo and in small and large groups, and directing chorus music. She is a member and assistant director in the Cody Chorale. She has also participated in theater and music throughout the community. Jonene is currently the president of Cody’s Live Community Concerts.
Sweet Adelines offers women singers the opportunity to continue to develop their vocal and performance skills. Women of all ages and voice ranges are invited to join. Formal music training is not required. For more information contact Carol Hill at 307-754-3861.
Mrs. Geile has lined up a very active 2012 for the chorus. The women have already performed at the Park County Public Library . The ladies delivered “Singing Valentines”, the chorus’s major fund raiser. These funds are used for scholarships awarded to Cody and Powell high school women seniors, to produce affordable quality shows and concerts in our community, present the Park County Idol contest, and other chorus projects. During the summer, the chorus will be a part of Cody’s Summer Concert in the Park Series. Throughout the year, the women volunteer to sing at nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Cody and Powell. And the ladies will have a fun packed 2012 holiday season. As this year progresses follow the chorus at www.facebook.com/yhcnotes
Join us for this exciting live performance in 4-part harmony at the Basin City Arts Center Saturday, March 10 at 7 p.m. Tickets at the door are Adults $10, Seniors 60 & over $8, and Children 12 & under $5. The Yellowstone Harmony Chrous is sponsored by a donation from Wyoming Gas Company.
The Basin City Arts Center is a nonprofit organization developing and supporting the arts in the Big Horn Basin. For more information contact Kathleen Nichols @568-3832.
Yellowstone Harmony Chorus presents “SEQUIN STEW” Saturday, March 10 at the Basin City Arts Center. The ladies invite everyone to get ready for an adventure packed evening of exciting 4-part harmony. Conducting this evening’s musical journey is Jonene Geile. Mrs. Geile has been the chorus’s music director since May, 2011.
To set the stage, the ladies kick off the evening with their signature song “Razzle Dazzle”, from the hit movie “Chicago”, complete with dynamic choreography. Settle in for an hour of toe tapping music as the chorus takes you through the land of Broadway, melts your heart with romantic songs, and inspires the soul with religious and patriotic numbers. Of course, the evening wouldn’t be complete without a cowboy western tune or two.
As the singers take you on this musical journey, watch for a unique parody of “Five Foot Two”, sure to get you laughing. The chorus is proud to present songs written by their own Carol Hill. Carol’s passion is writing praise songs. The ladies will be singing “Shine Your Light” in their religious set. During the western set, the chorus will sing Mrs. Hill’s “Women of Wyoming”, a musical history about some of Wyoming’s notable and even notorious women. Carol was inspired to write this song for the chorus’s 2007 show “Boot Scootin’ Cowgirls of the West”.
The Yellowstone Harmony Hobos will wake up to “Blue Skies” as the ladies set the stage for act two. The hobos invite you to visit their camp where you will be enlightened with the knowledge of The Scholar, learn how to make Cookie’s “Basin Stew” (also one of Carol’s songs) and hear about Olene’s ups and downs.
Yellowstone Harmony Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, is a dynamic group of women singers dedicated to advancing the art form of four-part harmony through education, performances and friendship. Barbershop harmony is an original American art form. Performing often in Cody and Powell and throughout Wyoming, the chorus and its quartets have a large repertoire of music suitable for most occasions. The chorus has two performing quartets, Pink Ladies and Pizazz!
For those who love a cappella harmony and for those who are looking for a new entertainment experience, Yellowstone Harmony Chorus delivers a sophisticated sound sure to please audiences of all ages. Their music comes from movies and Broadway shows. They borrow from the land of jazz, blues and country/western. The ladies sing songs from the Big Band era and are just as comfortable with the 1950’s and 60’s ballads and rock and roll as well as with popular modern tunes. Their repertoire includes religious and patriotic music and for the holidays, traditional hymns and whimsical Christmas tunes.
Under the leadership of Jonene Geile, the chorus continues to grow in membership. Jonene Geile graduated from the University of Wyoming with a Bachelors of Music Education, vocal. Jonene has taught music both publicly and privately in Casper, Cheyenne and Cody. She no longer teaches publicly but continues to teach private voice lessons at the Rocky Mountain School of Arts in Cody. While living in Casper, Jonene was a member of the Casper Comic Opera Co. where she performed lead and chorus roles. In Cody, she is active in the Cody Music Club, singing both solo and in small and large groups, and directing chorus music. She is a member and assistant director in the Cody Chorale. She has also participated in theater and music throughout the community. Jonene is currently the president of Cody’s Live Community Concerts.
Sweet Adelines offers women singers the opportunity to continue to develop their vocal and performance skills. Women of all ages and voice ranges are invited to join. Formal music training is not required. For more information contact Carol Hill at 307-754-3861.
Mrs. Geile has lined up a very active 2012 for the chorus. The women have already performed at the Park County Public Library . The ladies delivered “Singing Valentines”, the chorus’s major fund raiser. These funds are used for scholarships awarded to Cody and Powell high school women seniors, to produce affordable quality shows and concerts in our community, present the Park County Idol contest, and other chorus projects. During the summer, the chorus will be a part of Cody’s Summer Concert in the Park Series. Throughout the year, the women volunteer to sing at nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Cody and Powell. And the ladies will have a fun packed 2012 holiday season. As this year progresses follow the chorus at www.facebook.com/yhcnotes
Join us for this exciting live performance in 4-part harmony at the Basin City Arts Center Saturday, March 10 at 7 p.m. Tickets at the door are Adults $10, Seniors 60 & over $8, and Children 12 & under $5. The Yellowstone Harmony Chrous is sponsored by a donation from Wyoming Gas Company.
The Basin City Arts Center is a nonprofit organization developing and supporting the arts in the Big Horn Basin. For more information contact Kathleen Nichols @568-3832.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Yellowstone Harmony Choir
Yellowstone Harmony Chorus at Basin City Arts Center Saturday, March 10
The Yellowstone Harmony Chorus presents “SEQUIN STEW," an adventure packed evening of exciting 4-part harmony at the Basin City Arts Center Saturday, March 10 at 7 p.m. Conducting this evening’s musical journey is Jonene Geile. Settle in for an hour of toe tapping music as the chorus takes you through the land of Broadway, melts your heart with romantic songs, and inspires the soul with religious and patriotic numbers. Of course, the evening wouldn’t be complete without a cowboy western tune or two. After intermission, The Yellowstone Harmony Hobos will wake up to “Blue Skies” as the ladies set the stage for act two. The hobos invite you to visit their camp where you will be enlightened with the knowledge of The Scholar, learn how to make Cookie’s “Basin Stew,” and hear about Olene’s ups and downs. Adults $10, Seniors $8, Children 12 & Under $5. Tickets at the door. The Yellowstone Harmony Chorus is sponsored by a donation from Wyoming Gas Company.
Basin City Arts Center is a nonprofit organization developing and supporting the arts in the Big Horn Basin. For more info. call Kathleen Nichols @ 568-3832
Courtesy of Jennifer Miller :) frequent guest blogger and my neighbor
The Yellowstone Harmony Chorus presents “SEQUIN STEW," an adventure packed evening of exciting 4-part harmony at the Basin City Arts Center Saturday, March 10 at 7 p.m. Conducting this evening’s musical journey is Jonene Geile. Settle in for an hour of toe tapping music as the chorus takes you through the land of Broadway, melts your heart with romantic songs, and inspires the soul with religious and patriotic numbers. Of course, the evening wouldn’t be complete without a cowboy western tune or two. After intermission, The Yellowstone Harmony Hobos will wake up to “Blue Skies” as the ladies set the stage for act two. The hobos invite you to visit their camp where you will be enlightened with the knowledge of The Scholar, learn how to make Cookie’s “Basin Stew,” and hear about Olene’s ups and downs. Adults $10, Seniors $8, Children 12 & Under $5. Tickets at the door. The Yellowstone Harmony Chorus is sponsored by a donation from Wyoming Gas Company.
Basin City Arts Center is a nonprofit organization developing and supporting the arts in the Big Horn Basin. For more info. call Kathleen Nichols @ 568-3832
Courtesy of Jennifer Miller :) frequent guest blogger and my neighbor
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Come and see the local talent!
Courtesy of Jennifer Miller
Missoula Children’s Theatre Presents Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs This Friday and Saturday at the BCAC
Venture into the terrifying Black Forest as the Missoula Children’s Theatre and more than 50 local students perform an original musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Come save the young princess as she finds herself in peril on Friday, February 10 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, February 11 at 2 p.m. at the Basin City Arts Center.
Snow White is in danger when her stepmother, Queen Bella, is told by her Magic Mirror that the young princess is fairer than she! Aided by her two Henchmen and a band of evil Bats, the Queen plots to get rid of Snow White. Snow White escapes from Queen Bella and from the Black Forest Creatures with help from Witless the Woodsman, and finds a home with the Seven Dwarfs. When Queen Bella learns of Snow White’s whereabouts, she attempts to poison Snow White. Will her evil plans be thwarted by Snow White’s fearless Forest Friends, her father King Backwards, the Seven Dwarfs, and the Prince?
Included in the residency are three enrichment workshops presented by the Tour Actor/Directors in our local schools. At Laura Irwin Elementary two workshops, "Let’s Make Up" and "Actor Tools" will be enjoyed by 1st-4th graders. "Actor Tools" will also be presented to Burlington Elementary students. Creativity, social skills, goal achievement, communication skills, and self-esteem are all characteristics that are attained through the participation in this unique, educational project. The development of life skills in our children through participation in the performing arts is a mission of the Basin City Arts Center.
Over 50 local students present Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The local cast includes Skylar Smith as Snow White, Scarlett Meier as the Magic Mirror, Halli Jones as King Backwards, Yazmin Arambula and Delaney Neves as the Henchmen, Hannah Coy as Phineas, Roger DesRosier as Fernando, Alyssa Hodge as Foxy, and Ellen Brewer as Queen Bella. Black Forest Creatures are Macayla Stricker, Brittany Morton, Alicia Garay, Autumn Bubla, and Emily Vigil. The Black Forest Animals are Griffin Zapata, Nathaniel Boreen, Abby Smith, Evelyn Rosencranse, Haylee Tharp, Jasper Rannells, Stormi Love, Summer Riley, Nicole Boreen, Amy Coy, Alexis Garay, Sam Crouse, Monique Velasquez, Aaralyn Bryant, Breana Riley, and Crenna Neves. The Bats are Swede Kania, James Love, Victory Buck, Morgan Love, Dakota Cervantes, Cooper Zierolf, Xavier Valdez, Bryan Bowers, Troy Riley, Caroline Schlattmann, Lily Kania, Camden Jones, Jack Gotfredson, and Mikayla Graham. Tiriana Smith, Karina Boreen, Grace Martin, Kaitlyn Migneault, Emily Crouse, Toran Graham, and Dailyn Zierolf are the Seven Dwarfs. Casey Robinson is the Assistant Director. Laura Barron is an MCT Director playing Witless.
The Tour Actor/Directors this year are Hannah Barudin and Laura Barron. Hannah is beyond thrilled to be a Tour Actor/Director! Her mother sent her to a local theater summer camp at age 10 to get her out the house, and from then on she was hooked on performing. She is a graduate of Princeton University, where she received an engineering degree in computer science (because that’s so useful as an actress) as well as a minor in theater. Favorite roles include: “Little Red Ridinghood” in Into the Woods and four years of originating roles in world premieres of musicals with the Princeton Triangle Club. Hannah thanks the Missoula Children’s Theatre for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Laura Barron is thrilled to be touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre. From growing up to attending college, she has spent the majority of her life in Western, Pennsylvania and is excited to travel and see new places. She is a graduate of Seton Hill University with a BA in music theatre. Favorite show credits include: “Belle” in Beauty and the Beast and “Storyteller” in Children of Eden. Laura thanks the professors at SHU for preparing her to take on a job like this, and her family and friends for their continued encouragement, love, and support.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will be presented on Friday, February 10 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, February 11 at 2 p.m. at the Basin City Arts Center. Tickets available at the door are $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. The Missoula Children's Theatre residency in Basin is brought to you by the Basin City Arts Center with support from Security State Bank of Basin, Laura Irwin Elementary PTO, Valley Hardware, Laird Sanitation, Overland Express Mart, Kathy Cook/Big Horn Clinic, TCT West, State Farm Insurance, Basin Pharmacy, Burlington Recreation District, Fremont Beverages, and by a grant from the Wyoming Arts Council through funding from the Wyoming State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts who believes a great nation deserves great art.
The Basin City Arts Center located at 117 S. 4th Street is a nonprofit organization supporting and developing the arts in the Big Horn Basin. For more information, call Kathleen Nichols at 568-3832, Wendy Taylor at 568-2915 or Shelly King at 568-9313.
Missoula Children’s Theatre Presents Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs This Friday and Saturday at the BCAC
Venture into the terrifying Black Forest as the Missoula Children’s Theatre and more than 50 local students perform an original musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Come save the young princess as she finds herself in peril on Friday, February 10 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, February 11 at 2 p.m. at the Basin City Arts Center.
Snow White is in danger when her stepmother, Queen Bella, is told by her Magic Mirror that the young princess is fairer than she! Aided by her two Henchmen and a band of evil Bats, the Queen plots to get rid of Snow White. Snow White escapes from Queen Bella and from the Black Forest Creatures with help from Witless the Woodsman, and finds a home with the Seven Dwarfs. When Queen Bella learns of Snow White’s whereabouts, she attempts to poison Snow White. Will her evil plans be thwarted by Snow White’s fearless Forest Friends, her father King Backwards, the Seven Dwarfs, and the Prince?
Included in the residency are three enrichment workshops presented by the Tour Actor/Directors in our local schools. At Laura Irwin Elementary two workshops, "Let’s Make Up" and "Actor Tools" will be enjoyed by 1st-4th graders. "Actor Tools" will also be presented to Burlington Elementary students. Creativity, social skills, goal achievement, communication skills, and self-esteem are all characteristics that are attained through the participation in this unique, educational project. The development of life skills in our children through participation in the performing arts is a mission of the Basin City Arts Center.
Over 50 local students present Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The local cast includes Skylar Smith as Snow White, Scarlett Meier as the Magic Mirror, Halli Jones as King Backwards, Yazmin Arambula and Delaney Neves as the Henchmen, Hannah Coy as Phineas, Roger DesRosier as Fernando, Alyssa Hodge as Foxy, and Ellen Brewer as Queen Bella. Black Forest Creatures are Macayla Stricker, Brittany Morton, Alicia Garay, Autumn Bubla, and Emily Vigil. The Black Forest Animals are Griffin Zapata, Nathaniel Boreen, Abby Smith, Evelyn Rosencranse, Haylee Tharp, Jasper Rannells, Stormi Love, Summer Riley, Nicole Boreen, Amy Coy, Alexis Garay, Sam Crouse, Monique Velasquez, Aaralyn Bryant, Breana Riley, and Crenna Neves. The Bats are Swede Kania, James Love, Victory Buck, Morgan Love, Dakota Cervantes, Cooper Zierolf, Xavier Valdez, Bryan Bowers, Troy Riley, Caroline Schlattmann, Lily Kania, Camden Jones, Jack Gotfredson, and Mikayla Graham. Tiriana Smith, Karina Boreen, Grace Martin, Kaitlyn Migneault, Emily Crouse, Toran Graham, and Dailyn Zierolf are the Seven Dwarfs. Casey Robinson is the Assistant Director. Laura Barron is an MCT Director playing Witless.
The Tour Actor/Directors this year are Hannah Barudin and Laura Barron. Hannah is beyond thrilled to be a Tour Actor/Director! Her mother sent her to a local theater summer camp at age 10 to get her out the house, and from then on she was hooked on performing. She is a graduate of Princeton University, where she received an engineering degree in computer science (because that’s so useful as an actress) as well as a minor in theater. Favorite roles include: “Little Red Ridinghood” in Into the Woods and four years of originating roles in world premieres of musicals with the Princeton Triangle Club. Hannah thanks the Missoula Children’s Theatre for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Laura Barron is thrilled to be touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre. From growing up to attending college, she has spent the majority of her life in Western, Pennsylvania and is excited to travel and see new places. She is a graduate of Seton Hill University with a BA in music theatre. Favorite show credits include: “Belle” in Beauty and the Beast and “Storyteller” in Children of Eden. Laura thanks the professors at SHU for preparing her to take on a job like this, and her family and friends for their continued encouragement, love, and support.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will be presented on Friday, February 10 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, February 11 at 2 p.m. at the Basin City Arts Center. Tickets available at the door are $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. The Missoula Children's Theatre residency in Basin is brought to you by the Basin City Arts Center with support from Security State Bank of Basin, Laura Irwin Elementary PTO, Valley Hardware, Laird Sanitation, Overland Express Mart, Kathy Cook/Big Horn Clinic, TCT West, State Farm Insurance, Basin Pharmacy, Burlington Recreation District, Fremont Beverages, and by a grant from the Wyoming Arts Council through funding from the Wyoming State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts who believes a great nation deserves great art.
The Basin City Arts Center located at 117 S. 4th Street is a nonprofit organization supporting and developing the arts in the Big Horn Basin. For more information, call Kathleen Nichols at 568-3832, Wendy Taylor at 568-2915 or Shelly King at 568-9313.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Missoula Children's Theater in February
Courtesy of Neil and Jennifer Miller
Missoula Children’s Theatre Audition Monday, Feb. 6 at the BCAC for “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”!
Hey! Venture into the terrifying Black Forest to try to save a princess in peril! Join the audition being held for the Missoula Children's Theatre production of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” on Monday, February 6 at 4 p.m. at the Basin City Arts Center to be part of the cast of characters that save the day!
Those auditioning should fill out the Parent Permission Slip Form available at the schools and arrive at 4 p.m. at the BCAC. Plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition. Approximately 50 roles are available for local students. All students grades Kindergarten through 12th grade from Big Horn County School District #4 and Burlington Schools are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary. Most students rehearse approximately 4 1⁄2 hours each day, Monday through Friday. Performances scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10 and 11 are part of the Missoula Children's Theatre's unique international touring project presented by the Basin City Arts Center.
The Basin City Arts Center located at 117 S. 4th Street is a nonprofit organization supporting and developing the arts in the Big Horn Basin. This project is supported in part by local businesses and individuals and by a grant from the Wyoming Arts Council through funding from the Wyoming State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts who believes a great nation deserves great art. For more information call Kathleen Nichols at 568-3832 or Wendy Taylor at 568-2915.
Don't forget, our first annual Dinner and DANCE (yes, you read that correctly) is February 4, 2012 with dinner at 6.30 PM and DANCING to follow. You can get tickets from any Board Member or call Kathleen or Wendy. See you at the BCAC in FEBRUARY!
Missoula Children’s Theatre Audition Monday, Feb. 6 at the BCAC for “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”!
Hey! Venture into the terrifying Black Forest to try to save a princess in peril! Join the audition being held for the Missoula Children's Theatre production of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” on Monday, February 6 at 4 p.m. at the Basin City Arts Center to be part of the cast of characters that save the day!
Those auditioning should fill out the Parent Permission Slip Form available at the schools and arrive at 4 p.m. at the BCAC. Plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition. Approximately 50 roles are available for local students. All students grades Kindergarten through 12th grade from Big Horn County School District #4 and Burlington Schools are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary. Most students rehearse approximately 4 1⁄2 hours each day, Monday through Friday. Performances scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10 and 11 are part of the Missoula Children's Theatre's unique international touring project presented by the Basin City Arts Center.
The Basin City Arts Center located at 117 S. 4th Street is a nonprofit organization supporting and developing the arts in the Big Horn Basin. This project is supported in part by local businesses and individuals and by a grant from the Wyoming Arts Council through funding from the Wyoming State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts who believes a great nation deserves great art. For more information call Kathleen Nichols at 568-3832 or Wendy Taylor at 568-2915.
Don't forget, our first annual Dinner and DANCE (yes, you read that correctly) is February 4, 2012 with dinner at 6.30 PM and DANCING to follow. You can get tickets from any Board Member or call Kathleen or Wendy. See you at the BCAC in FEBRUARY!
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