FOR THE LOVE OF THEATRE

Greetings Everyone . . . and welcome to Spring!

It is A Night for Mothers . . . Showcase for Local Talent . . . New Beginnings . . . . Hearts For Haiti . . . . all themes for our annual (our 4th one actually) theatre fundraiser. This year we are changing things up and making the event of the year accessible to many more. We have lowered our price to $45 per person and that includes dinner (3 course) and a night of entertainment. Plus there are loads of fabulous prizes for you to bid on and take away. Plus raffles and door prizes. Some of the items are absolutely amazing . . . artwork, luxury weekend getaways, design packages, fine dining, theatre packages, sports packges and more.

The venue has also changed this year so we can fit more people in. This year we are holding the event at Reflections over looking the beautiful Northwest Arm . . . . . or THIRSTY's . . or JACK's for the more 'seasoned' of us in town. The address is 72 Marine Drive and there is plenty of parking.

TIME: May 8th, 2010 at 6 PM for a 6:30 PM start

MEAL : This year the meal is supplied by Dennis Wiseman and his team at Reflections and consists of:

Salad Greens with Raspberry Vinegrette

Cornish Hens (Vegetarian Option of Vegetable Lasagne)

Tiramisu (Fruit Cup for allergies)

ENTERTAINMENT:

This year we are providing you with the best of our local talent from classical to contemporary, country to traditional, both young and old, from music to theatre and sometimes a combination of both. Surely a night to entertain for all.

Please come out and support our very own professional company so that we are able to bring you some of the best live theatre in the province duringthe 2010 - 2011 season. We have a great line up planned this year including more community outreach projects and youth acting classes. But we aren't able to acheive our goals without your support.

ALSO . . . remember that as a registered charity with CCRA we aer able to provide a charitable receipt in the value of $30 per person (per ticket). As well a portionof our evenign proceedings will be used to go towards the Relief for Haiti fund.

To book your tickets now call Jane Thompson at 466 3596, Berit Pittman @ 466 1471, Mervie Adams at 466 2533 or Geoff Adams at 1 709 237 4538 or email the theatre at newcurtaintheatre@gmail.com

SEE YOU AT THE SHOW!

A LITTLE NEWS FOR ALL OUR PATRONS

Hello everyone!

Just wanted to keep you all up to date on the recent developments of The New Curtain Theatre Company. As you know our annual fundrasier is approaching. But before you run out to purchase your tickets we want to let you know that we are shaking things up a bit this year. Apart from numerous other events happening in town at the same time as our events we have decided to re-vamp this year and create an event that is more inclusive and bigger and better than before. Something that can be enjoyed out doors as well as in. This year is all about new beginnings and new paths to forge. And we are laying the seeds for alot of very exciting ideas.

We are looking at more of a concentration on community this year and the first of these items will be the start of our youth and adult acting classes. Stay tuned for exact dates and times. Also we are exploring a series of smaller events at The Loft Theatre.

So stay tuned into this site and we'll be filling you in with in the following month.

Looking forward to bring you the latest news.

If you want any more information feel free to contact me at 237 4538

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Welcome to 2010 everyone.



We are a little slow getting off the ground this year but we are still around - just wanted to let you all know that! We are experiencing a little upgrading to the building at the hill at the moment and all three buildings are looking very slick. As well we have a fabulous new slate for our 2009-2010 board now with some very noteable and repectable names who are helping to make New Curtain a theatre company with something important to say. As well Jane Thompson and Fiona van der Linden are our captains at the helm in our volunteer committee so if you wish to get involved don't hestitiate in contacting them.



2010 is going to be a yearof new starts and new beginnings. We are all about new beginnings here at New Curtain and bringing in the new year with a whole new approaches to theatre and what we are going to be offering you. We are spreading our wings in new directions with a fresh marketing approach and as well new and adventurous types of activities and programming. If you are wondering what is happening at the theatre this year check out the article in next week's PACKET. We are starting our youth and adult classes again and as well we have two shows on the roster - WHEREVERVILLE and SHIRLEY VALENTINE. This is what we have proposed and are waiting to hear back on funding and sponsorship applications. As well we are going to be instituting our first commnity production so keep your ears and eyes open for that one.



So please stay in touch . Our new temporary phone number is 709 237 4538 right now and we can still be reached at the same email of nctc@persona.ca (but that may be changing when we get our new marketing strategy on the go as well as a new website).



Hope you have all had a happy holidays and that you acheive all your goals in 2010.



Best Wishes to all and looking forward to seeing you through out the coming year

Geoff Adams

General Managing Director

ANNUAL GENREAL MEETING

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

For those of you who are interested in finding out what has been accomplished at the theatre company this past year come on out and join us in our annual general meeting to be held at 1 PM on Sunday, September 27th at the Random B Room at The Clarenville Inn.

The meeting will be from 1 PM to 2:30 PM

See you there
Geoff

Artistic Managing Producer

SHAKESPEARE ON THE SLOPES - THE 2nd ANNUAL EVENT.

"COME ON UP - TO THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL"

SPONSORED IN PART BY Government of Newfoundland & Labrador (Department of Tourism,Culture and Recreation), THE BENEFIC GROUP, PRATT HENLEY BLACKWOOD and TOWN OF CLARENVILLE.

This year we will be introduced to a whole new group of the Bard's friends. From star-crossed lovers to dueling spouses. Let yourself experience the splendour of the WHITE HILLS SKI RESORT and the crisp winter air of the most sought-after winter locale in eastern Newfoundland.

This year we will see the greatest love story ever told - ROMEO & JULIET - open the 2nd annual Bard Festival with Amelia Manuel and Brad Hodder in the lead roles.

Shakespeare’s famous tale of star-crossed lovers is unquestionably the world’s best-known love story. Against a backdrop of family hatred and violence, Romeo and Juliet meet, fall in love and secretly marry. When Romeo is suddenly drawn into the conflict, the lovers’ future plans are thwarted and Fortune becomes the arbitrator of their destinies. Aiden Flynn interprets a unique staging that juxtaposes new love with historical conflict in the middle of the Wild Wild West on the prairie in the middle of who knows where.

On the alternate nights from R&J Danielle Irvine's THE TAMING OF THE SHREW takes centre stage and features Geoff Adams and Didi Gillard-Rowlings in the title roles. Shrew is one of Shakespeare’s most delightfully boisterous romantic comedies. Petruchio, who is determined “to wive it wealthily in Padua,” cleverly obtains the hand of feisty Kate who has previously refused to marry. He then sets out to tame his new bride. While Kate and Petruchio engage in a lively battle of wits, a trio of suitors employs disguises and ingenious strategies as they vie for Kate’s beautiful sister, Bianca. Irvine also places this merry battle of the sexes in the unruly Wild West, adopting the style of the spaghetti western and sure to please one and all.

So "Come one. Come all. And see the greatest show on earth" .

Check out our special prices and check with the local hotels and B&B's for package pricing.

Adults - $18 (Both shows for $30)

Student (youth) and Seniors - $14 (Both shows for $22)

Group rates available.

PAY WHAT YOU CAN SATURDAY MATINEES.

PHONE 466 7966 for more information and reservations. Or email us at nctc@persona.ca

TICKETS CAN BE PICKED UP AT DRs. HALLERAN Office @ The Manitoba Professional Building in Clarenville, NL.

SCHEDULE

Wednesday, March 18th - Romeo and Juliet. 8 PM

Thursday, March 19th - The Taming of the Shrew. 8 PM.

Friday, March 20th - Romeo and Juliet. 8 PM.

Saturday, March 21 - The Taming of the Shrew. 2 PM

Saturday, March 21 - Romeo and Juliet. 8 PM

Sunday, March 22 - The Taming of the Shrew. 8 PM

Tuesday, March 24 - Romeo and Juliet. 8 PM

Thursday, March 26 - The Taming of the Shrew, 8 PM

Friday, March 27 - Romeo & Juliet, 8 PM

Saturday, March 28 - The Taming of the Shrew. 2 PM

Satruday, March 28 - Romeo and Juliet. 8 PM

Sunday, March 29 - The Taming of the Shrew. 8 PM

TIS THE SEASON !

Come on out and see our family feature production from the 10th to the 14th of December where we will present A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dickens (adapted by Jeff Pitcher of Theatre Newfoundland & Labrador)

Get yourself and the family in the Christmas mood and come out to The Loft Theatre at WHITE HILLS to take part in the classic tale of the Holiday Season. Join us for an evening with The Cratchitts, The Togetts, Mrs Dilber and Mrs Guiness and the spirits of Christmases Past, Present and Future . . . . and of course the immovable SCROOGE . . . . . and see the transformation take place right before your very eyes.

We offer adult rates at $18, Student, Seniors at $14, Students at $10 and Family Rates of $45 for a family of four.

All shows are at 8 pm with a 2:30 pm matinee on the 13th.

Refreshments during intermission.

Call 466 7966 for reservations or message us at nctc@persona.ca

We are proud to annouce that this show is sponsored by

Tourism, Culture and Recreation of Newfoundland adn Labrador

and

The Rotary Club of Clarenville

MARY'S WEDDING by Stephen Massicotte

Come out and see our Remembrance Week production to THE GREAT WAR.

Winner of the 2000 Alberta Playwrighting Competition, Mary's Wedding is a beautiful and sweeping tale set during World War I. Young Mary has just immigrated to Canada from England and meets Charlie, a handsome cavalry soldier. Love ensues. The Great War beckons. Only letters, memories, and dreams keep their love alive.

Featuring Robert Thorne and Karla Wheeler

Directed by Geoff Adams

Shows are from November 12, 13 14, 15 and 16th, 2008

LOCATION: THE LOFT THEATRE, 102 White HIlls Road, White HIlls Ski Resort, Claenville, NL

Saturday pay what you can matinnee (2:30 pm)

Group bookings available.

All shows at 8 PM

Call 466 7966 for reservations and information