THE LION IN WINTER Cast and Dates
Posted in News by Scott
Performance dates for THE LION IN WINTER are as follows:
May 10, 11, 17 & 18 at 8:00 p.m. and May 19 at 2:00 p.m. at the historic Camden Opera House.
Cast of THE LION IN WINTER:
Henry II – John Burstein
Eleanor – Mim Bird
Richard – Peter Carriveau
Geoffrey – Scott Anthony Smith
John – Stephen Colby (Understudy – Kathryn Snyder)
Alais – Leah Elizabeth Smith
Philip – Tyler Johnstone
Director – Paul Aron Weintraub
Asst. Director – George Grey
Stage Mgr. – Nancy Coppola
Lights – Patricia Saucier
Stage Crew – Faith Stevens, Sam Bruce
February 16th – 3rd Annual Dessert Soiree
Posted in News by Scott
The 3rd Annual CCT Dessert Soiree will be held on Saturday, February 16th, desserts open at 6:30pm and entertainment beginning at 7:00pm. There is a suggested donation of $10. We’d like to make our open house soiree a fundraiser for CCT this year by having live music by musicians/vocalists throughout the evening.
There will be live music by:
Beverly Scott
Jenni-Lyn Prescott
Jessica Moore
Roger Marcotte
Sarah Elizabeth Berry
Savannah Szumilas
If you are willing to help decorate or bring desserts, please let us know! 
Should you have any other questions, email Scott at ssmith@theaceoftrades.com
CCT Carols at Talbot House
Posted in News by Scott
Members of the CCT Board of Directors gathered to sing carols at the Talbot House in Rockland during the annual Festival of Lights Celebration. Pictured are George Grey, Joan Grey, Bill Maddox, Tiare Messing, Paul Weintraub, Scott Anthony Smith and Leah Elizabeth Smith.
Singers Needed Thanksgiving Weekend
Posted in News by Scott
Singers needed for a Victorian Christmas at the Talbot Home, 73 Talbot Ave Rockland, as part of the Festival of Lights. It will be Saturday, Nov 24 from 1-4pm. Carols will be common holiday songs that everyone knows.
Singers are to meet at the CCT Costume loft at 12pm (Quilt Divas parking lot, across from The Brown Bag in Rockland) for some festive attire. Should you have anything in your own collection that is Victorian-era that you could bring, please feel free! This event is sponsored by CCT. You can email Bill Maddox for more details at wsmaddox@midcoast.com
New Officers and 2013 Season
Posted in News by Jim
There was a meeting on October 27th, 2012 of some of the Membership of Camden Civic Theatre and both a new Board of Directors and the 2013 Season of plays was voted on. The results are as follows;
President: Scott Anthony Smith
Vice President: Tiare Messing
Treasurer: Paul Aron Weintraub
Secretary: Leah Elizabeth Smith
Publicity Director: Marsha Dailey
Directors at Large
Harold (Hal) Owen Jr.
Devin McCallion Fletcher
George Richard Grey
Jay Rosenberg
Erica Dailey
Bill Maddox
The 2013 Season is:
- The Lion in Winter (Spring) Director – Paul Aron Weintraub
- You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown (Summer)
Directors – Paul Aron Weintraub & Joan Mitchell - The Miracle Worker (Fall) Director – Leah Elizabeth Smith
We are very excited about our upcoming Season and hope you will all come out and support both it and the Camden Civic Theatre either by being a part of one or more of our productions or by coming to see them. Until then have a safe and comfortable Winter and continue to support live theater whereever you are.
You’re Invited: Annual Meeting
Posted in News by Jim
Dear Friends and fellow C.C.T. Members past and present,
Greetings and felicitations, I hope you are all well and that you have enjoyed a glorious Summer and will enjoy a wonderful Fall. I am writing you in order to invite you to the annual Camden Civic Theatre Membership and Voting Meeting that will be held on October 27th, 2012 on the third floor of the Camden Opera House at 10:00 a.m.
At this meeting we will be voting for our 2013 slate of officers and our 2013 Season. All are invited to attend and partake of good food (Pot Luck provided by the Board) and fellowship (provided by those in attendance). Only Members in good standing (Paid up) will be allowed to vote on the new slate of officers and the 2013 Season. Nominations are allowed from the floor if you so desire.
The 2013 Slate of officers is as follows;
PRESIDENT: Scott Anthony Smith
VICE PRESIDENT: Tiare Messing
TREASURER: Paul Aron Weintraub
SECRETARY: Leah Elisabeth Smith
PUBLICITY: Marsha Dailey
DIRECTORS AT LARGE:
Harold J. Owen Jr. (Emeritus)
Devin Fletcher
George Grey
Lisa Lundgren
Erica Dailey
Bill Maddox
The shows submitted for the 2013 Season are;
THE LION IN WINTER (Spring)
by James Goldman
5 Men and 2 Women
Director – Paul Aron Weintruab
YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN (Summer)
by Clark Gesner
4-5 Man and 2-3 Women
Director – Paul Aron Weintraub
As Camden Civic Theatre normally produces at least three shows a year that still leaves the Fall slot open.
If you wish to vote you may send your membership dues to our post office box at: Camden Civic Theatre, P.O.Box 362, Camden, Maine 04843-0362 or you may make your dues payment at the meeting. Individual memberships are $15.00 per year, Family memberships are $25.00 per year.
I would also like to take this opportunity to tell you that C.C.T. is producing The Bad Seed, directed by C.C.T. veterans Lois Levensaler and Mary Lou Curtis. It will be performed at Watt’s Hall in Thomaston on October 18th, 19th and 20th and has, if I may say, one of the strongest casts I’ve seen in years. A real thrill ride and a must see if you love the theater.
I hope to see you all soon and until then wish you all well.
Sincerely your friend,
Paul Aron Weintraub
Devin Fletcher and Anna Grigio win Scholarships
Posted in News, Scholarships by Jim
Devin Fletcher (Watershed School) and Anna Grigio (Camden Hills) were the two 2012 Scholarship recipients. We will soon be ready to start accepting applications for 2013.
Scholarship Deadline!
Posted in News by Tiare
The final deadline for anyone wanting to apply for the Richard Sims- Timothy Rhodes is July 1. 2012. This scholarship is available to Midcoast Maine high school students pursuing post secondary study in the Performing Arts or related fields. For more information see the CCT scholarship fund under “about” on this website.
Auditions for the Fantasticks!
Posted in News by Tiare
Camden Civic Theatre announces auditions for the summer musical, “The Fantasticks!” directed by Joani Mitchell and Tiare Messsing. Tryouts will be held on the third floor of the Camden Opera House ay 2:00pm Sunday, June 10th and 6:30pm, Monday June 11th. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays, August 10, 11, 17, 18 at 7:00 pm and Sundays, August 12 and 19. Actors are encouraged to bring a prepared song for audition- accompaniment is provided- and expect to do a cold read from the script. All roles are open, but there are no parts for students younger than high school age. For more information see “The Fantasticks” under the upcoming plays tab. See you at the theatre!
Dirty Work at the Crossroads Cast Photo
Posted in Dirty Work at the Crossroads by Jim
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