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by Community Contributor • June 1, 2022 • Comments Off

Theatrikos Reopens Concessions and Opening Night Receptions

June 2022

Membership

Concessions Reopen

With relaxed covid safety protocols, we’ve reopened concessions and we’re back to doing opening night receptions.

During the pandemic, we did some upgrades, too. We removed the old library elevator shaft and replaced it with a new bar built by woodworker extraordinaire Larry Gould. Pictured here is last Friday’s opening night of The Foreigner. Where we used the new bar for the first time.

Not only did we build a new bar, but we improved the quality of the concessions with a variety of baked goods from local businesses.

“The audience was impressed by the variety and quality of the choices,” said Bruce Fox (pictured here), concessions volunteer and Theatrikos board member. “Coffee was a big hit.”

Tickets

“The way the world is, I think a silly evening in the theatre is a good thing, to take our minds off terror.”

—Tim Curry

News and Updates

“I like the singing.”

TheatriKids student actor Robin Tittlebaugh said, TheatriKids educational theatre program “gives a lot of young kids a chance to step up and perform in a really cool show. And after doing a lot of shows, I can say that Theatrikos has taught me how to act and sing and how to love theatre.”

Acting student Lucia Morales says, “In Anastasia, I like the singing and the history.”

We have five kids theatre camps throughout the summer. Two are already sold out. Anastasia performances are June 24—July 3. SpongeBob SquarePants performance workshop enrollment/auditions are June 20—21.

Enrollment

The Foreigner in Arizona Daily Sun

“How does one make the Klu Klux Klan, racism and prejudice funny and heartwarming?” asks theArizona Daily Sun in the first paragraph of their story on The Foreigner. Answer: “Show their absurdity.”

Article

50th Anniversary Dinner

In case you hadn’t heard, Theatrikos turns 50 this year. Our big birthday party is Saturday, September 10. Theatrikos was founded at a meeting of artists in 1972 in the Gopher Hole at the Weatherford Hotel. So that’s exactly where we’ll hold our 50th Anniversary dinner. Tickets are $72 in honor of our founding year. Dinner options include grilled salmon, prime rib or veggie lasagna.

Reservations

Volunteer Potluck June 18

We’ll have an old-style community picnic with friends, food, fun and games. Theatrikos Volunteers Potluck in the Park, June 18^th, 11 am—2 pm, at Thorpe Park Ramada and Grassy Area. Bring your own food and games if desired. Beverages and hospitality supplies provided.

Drama Club – You Can Be An Actor – Movies

Learn an Accent

June’s 1st Sunday Drama Club with be an accent workshop with Theatrikos director Michael Rulon. We’ll cover a few different accents and practice them with some sample texts. No preparation necessary. 1st Sunday Drama Club meets in the black box at the theatre on Sunday, June 5 at 6:30 pm.

Auditions

Auditions for What Did We Do Wrong? are June 19/20, Cemetery Club are July 31/August 1, and Miracle on 34^th Street are September 18/19. Diverse actors from throughout the community are encouraged to audition.

Free Downtown Flagstaff Movies

Movies on the Square at Heritage Square in downtown Flagstaff returned with The Lego Movie on May 28 and runs all summer. Saturdays at sunset; preceded by live music.

Movie Schedule

Get To Know Your Stage Manager

by John Propster

The stage manager (SM) is a vital member of the production team. The director is responsible for the artistic vision and decisions, the staging and scheduling rehearsals. The SM is responsible for coordinating all aspects concerning the stage.

The type of person who makes an effective SM is, above all, an organized person capable of juggling many tasks at once. Second most important trait—ability to create an open and supportive atmosphere so director, cast and crew feel secure and positive during the creative process. Third—a sense of humor!

How does one become a SM? Since the SM is a jack-of-all trades, good SMs gain as much experience in all aspects of theatre. They work as crew member (backstage, light or sound tech) on a show. Assistant SMs have an opportunity to work and learn from an experienced SM. SM trainings are offered periodically throughout the year.