Elma Theater Schedule of 2006 Events
Auditions & Rehearsals for 2006 Season Productions
Wednesday Evenings 6:00 to 8:00 PM
The Elma Film Society
The Magic Flute Monday March 20, 2006 8 PM cancelled instead
Watch for the opera Barber of Seville later in between Jan 22, 2007 & April 5, 2007
This opera Produced by N.O.I.S.E same company presented Daughter of The Regiment on our stage May 22,1992.
Curves "Relay For Life" Benefit Family Movie Night Saturday March 25th 7:00 PM
Admittance by Donations to American Cancer Society
One hundred percent of donations for admission & gross of concession sales to cancer fund thanks to donation of all items sold in stand by Connie Bevington who lost her sister at a young age due to cancer
This presentation sponsored by volunteers from Elma Curves of a great movie for a great cause.
Second Curves "Relay For Life" Benefit Family Movie Night Friday April 21st 7:00 PM
Admittance by Donations to American Cancer Society
One hundred percent of donations for admission & gross of concession sales to cancer fund thanks to donation of all items sold in stand by Connie Bevington who lost her sister at a young age due to cancer
THE ELMA THEATER WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR BOOKING APRIL 29& 30, 2006 AS KINGSLEY HALL WILL BE SINGING BEETHOVEN'S NINTH SYMPHONY WITH THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY CHORALE & AUBURN SYMPHONY. AT THE AUBURN CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
ALSO THE THEATER WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR BOOKINGS ON MAY 2 (DUE TO C. BEVINGTON PERFORMANCE WITH THE CITY OF RAYMOND CHORALE) AND MAY 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 22 (DUE TO PERFORMANCES OR REH. BY K .S. HALL W/FWC)
Elma Head Start Theater Tour Thursday April 27, 2006 9:45 AM, 12:45 AM
One hour presentations and tours by KS Hall for two classes of elementary & preschool students arranged by Helen Pellegrino, 9:45 Kelly Alexander's class 12:45 Helen's class
Fifteen Year Anniversary May 1st 1991 - May 1st 2006 Paint the front of the building again
On May 1st 1991 Mr. Kingsley Hall took legal possession of The Elma Theater. Immediately spent about another $50,000 in necessary repair on such things as; only one of eight toilets in building worked, had to replace all the plaster on the exposed lath on both stairways to balcony walls, replace all walls and ceilings to crying room & three phase fan room (Where someone later turned on the fan with door and air supply tunnel trap door shut so external air pressure collapsed the room and we had to do it again), Computerized all the lights and eliminated the back stage knife switches and one place (projection booth) house light dimmers. Because the building has in some cases three dropped ceilings each with it's own set of old electric wire systems each sometimes still live it was a real puzzle to accomplish some of that. Converted and thereby eliminated all three phase power required by arc-projection equipment and seven horse fan motor to single phase (Thereby Eliminating expense of needing that service). Spent a lot of effort on the first of many attempts to fix all the roofs. At one time (Dec 1992 ??) it leaked so bad over the stage when it was so cold inside it snowed indoors during a production of Scrooge (now that was realistic stagecraft). The ballet dancer wore socks instead of ballet shoes which froze to the floor and were destroyed during each of the four performances. Thanks to a several hundred dollar contribution by Rex Valentine for materials a bunch of us male actors got up on top of the fly space tower during the coldest winter on record for years and re roofed it. On May 1st, 1991 The dressing rooms had over three feet of water in them due to a broken three inch fire hydrant (which could not and still can't turn off) water line under the concrete floor of the middle dressing room. Had to rent three huge pumps to get water out faster than leak to be able to find and fix. When fixing the toilet in men's room the plumber broke off the pipe to flush tank supply tube flush with the surface of the concrete floor about two hours before our Grand Opening on June 1st 1991.Water shot up with such pressure as to hit the ceiling and flood the entire lobby until we could figure out how to turn whole building water off. Many new to me at the time friendly volunteers from the community including City of Elma forces were in panic until the plumber calmly broke my brand new hand axe hickory handle and whittled it into a point and stuck it then pounded it into the pipe where it swelled and after painting has held back all that pressure to this day. Because the lobby carpet had to have the water sucked out (just in time) it was a lot cleaner than it might have been when the cast arrived for our first show by three limos and motorcycle escorts. The safety relief on the coal fired steam boiler with it's exhaust right over the door out of the boiler room scalded a couple of us pretty badly on first fire up. Repaired relief valve and rerouted exhaust only to retire boiler with a failed attempt to heat building with 410,000 b.t.u. overhead gas heater in balcony. When that didn't work we with the help of Gray's Harbor Pellet Heat (Tom & Linda Rose) became one of the first theaters to heat the whole building by renewable energy i.e. five pellet stoves and two pellet furnaces. (See Pellet Heat Institute Web Page about this). Thus began the 15 years of many crises which thanks to the help and donations of many people some paid but mostly volunteers we can all be very proud that during this time frame the City of Elma has managed to keep this theater operational without government funds. The Elma Theater has definitely put Elma on the Map
Thanks Everyone
Colgate Country Showdown Fri May 12 8 PM Admission Free Contestants One Time $10.00 entry fee
Local sponsored by;
Elma Downtown Merchants Assn,
Elma Chamber of Commerce,
with additional financial support by;
The Dennis Company,
Elma V & S Variety Store,
El Ranchon Family Mexican Restaurant,
Grandma's Kitchen,
Pioneer Treasures,
Schumacher Electric, Inc.,
and
Olympia Radio Station KGY
. Sponsored nationally for 25 years by Colgate this is a recognized country music talent competition and program. Winners go to local finals held July 29th at Mason County Fairgrounds thence on as far as winning $100,000.00 at Nationals in Nashville. Open to contestants for a $10.00 entry fee. Cash & many other donated prizes for winners. Spectators admitted for free.
Click on below link to the National Web Page for some further details.
http://www.countryshowdown.com/
Click on below links for great KGY Colgate Country Showdown & Music Web Sites
http://www.kgyradio.com/frame_2.html
http://www.realcountryonline.com/pages/133324.asp
Click below to see some pictures of last years Mason County Fairgrounds Competition
If you don't have broadband it may take forever to load
http://www.kgyradio.com/colgte_cntry_shwdwn.htm
JUDGES PROBABLY WILL BE; (Hopefully two men & two women)
WOMEN
FROM EAST THURSTON COUNTY & PIERCE COUNTY;
Joanie Roper . . . recent 'Ms. Senior Washington' and a member of the 'Royal Court of Ms. Senior America' (third runner-up). Joanie is a standout soloist with WRINKLES OF WASHINGTON, as well as with the JUPITER TROUPE of Olympia
http://www.wrinklesofwashington.com/information.htm
FROM OLYMPIA SOUTH TO VANCOUVER, WA
Patty Hale . . . The youngest judge from Rochester, WA that is already a respected performer having appeared in many productions in SW Washington & Oregon
MEN
FROM WEST THURSTON AND LEWIS COUNTIES
Vaude deVille. Co-producer of many shows throughout the USA lately mostly at Wash State Center For Perf. Arts in Olympia, Wash. But, also two on the Elma Theater Stage. He was a Colgate Country Showdown contestant in Port Angeles years ago
http://www.wrinklesofwashington.com/spring03/country2.htm
FROM GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY & PACIFIC COUNTY
Mike West Country Recording Artist since early 1970's. K.S. Hall still has one of his autographed 45 rpm records from circa 1970 He recently competed in a Country West competition at Oceon Shores
His web site temporarily down
Click below for our Elma Theater Colgate Country Showdown further info and thence to download contestant application forms
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS ATTRACTION
Antique Main Street Car Show & 3 PM Awards Ceremony Outdoors or Theater June 16
look on far right side of page brought up by clicking on below link to see a powerpoint presentation of all cars entered in above event
http://elmatheater.spaces.live.com/PersonalSpace.aspx?_c02_owner=1&_c=
Andrew T. Miller & Friends not May 13, 2006 8 PM date changed due to conflicts w/Aberdeen Jazz Festival, Mr. Miller's New York Commitments and Just announced on 3/20/2006 a probable production soon of The Birth of Christ Aug 10-21, 2006 in Ireland
DECIDED TO POSTPONE as of 3/23/2006
Mr. Miller will be interviewed on PBS KBTC Channel 12 April 4, 2006 during their South Sound View program at 7:30 PM
Mr. Miller recently endorsed by Steinway & Sons in New York as the newest Steinway Artist/Composer
"For decades Steinway & Sons has cultivated special relationships with pianists from every genre.
From classical pianists like Lang Lang, to jazz stars like Diana Krall, to pop icons like Billy Joel,
to "Immortals" like Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Arthur Rubinstein"
In 2002 Mr. Miller was commissioned to write a full scale musical theater production that he titled The Prodigal , which was presented to sold out audiences in the spring of 2003. The Prodigal was remounted in Seattle with a professional cast that garnered the interest of a New York production company. The Prodigal is scheduled to open on Broadway in the fall of 2006.
Other major works created by Mr. Miller include The Legend of Pandora, The Answer (hurricane Katrina relief), The Birth of Christ (a major oratorio), In Love With Santa (2003 Platinum album) among others.
The Odd Couple Th. Aug./3 8 PM, Fri. Aug/4 8 PM, Sat. Aug/5 8 PM, Sun 8/6 3 PM
Have preliminary booking in Concrete Theater TBA in Concrete, WA
Produced by Elma Theater directed by K.S.Hall that did female version in Elma (See 1997 Schedule) that was exported to other NW theaters (last show in Orting April 5, 1997). Now we will do the male version.
Cymantha's Soloists Rehearsals for below 3;30 to 6:30 Aug. 14th thru 18th & 21st
Cymantha's Soloists Tuesday 8/22/2006 6:00 PM
Produced by Cymantha Burkle's students of voice, piano, harp, guitar etc.
Alice In Wonderland Some weekends in September (Th)8 PM, 7 (Fr)8 PM, 8 (Sat)8 PM, 9 (Sun)3 PM, 2006 or Week of Feb 14, 2007 Call for PayWhatYouCan Reserved seats
Annual production by Elma Children's Theater Assn Directed by KS Hall, Music Directed by Connie Bevington, Script adapted by KSHall, music composed by Harvey Gaul (a conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra circa 1948)
The American Legion Dept. of Wash. Band Concert Saturday, September 30th 7 PM Repeat appearance for the only annual performance by this band in a theater
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON THIS PAST ATTRACTION
Click below to view The American Legion Band Web site: http://www.scattercreek.com/~tnukem/index.htm
Private Tasha Sorensen 16th Birthday DVD Party Saturday Evening 10/21/06
An honor bestowed by her Father Jim Sorensen (now studying Oscar in The Odd Couple by Neil Simon
Halloween Trick or Treat & All Welcome Free Elma Children's Theater Assn. Costume Party & Video Show Tuesday 10/31/2006
Afternoon Show 3:30 PM Evening Show 7:00 PM Late night Show 11:00 PM or midnight?
Rain City Symphony Orchestra Currently under renegotiation for a date in 2007 or 2008
for info on these folks click below link
http://www.raincitysymphony.com/
below under construction for when it might happen
http://www.elmatheater.org/RainCitySymFlyer.htm
THEATER UNAVAILABLE SATURDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2006
Some of us have performance at a Seattle Nursing home
ALL WINTER PERFORMANCES IN OUR BUILDING CANCELLED DUE TO RATIONING OF PELLETS FOR HEATING THE BUILDING
The Plant for manufacturing pellets in Oakville WA, burned down, another in Oregon, and the largest in Tacoma because industrial use of natural gas curtailed throughout 48 contiguous United States (due to heavy cold nationwide use) not operating. We have only one semi truck from Alberta reserved for all the residential use throughout Elma
Sea Tac Harmony Kings SPEBSQSA Barbershop Chorus cancelled renegotiations for 2007or 8 no heat
.maybe Russian Chorus a Sat in December To be decided yet but no heat now so next year maybe?
On tour. Maybe They will appear if we make arrangements after they get back from Florida. Last appeared on our stage April 24, 2004
click here for additional information on this past attraction
CLICK HERE FOR A SMALL VIDEO SAMPLE OF THIS PRODUCTION
Watch for possible live productions of either/or Swan Lake (by others), Scrooge (annual by us) Die Fledermaus (annual by us) &/or Nutcracker (by others) To be announced
Not till next year no heat
Watch for the opera Barber of Seville later in between Jan 22, 2007 & April 5, 2007 (negotiations cancelled no heat)
This opera Produced by N.O.I.S.E same company presented Daughter of The Regiment on our stage May 22,1992.
Click here to see seating chart
2007 SEASON TICKETS
The Odd Couple $ 5.00 $ 2.00
Washington State American Legion Band(Sold Out) $ 5.00 $ 3.00
Alice In Wonderland (includes free hotdog) PWYC $ 3.00 $ 1 00
Scrooge (our own annual production now casting) $ 5.00 $ 0.00
Die Fledermaus (Our annual New Years Opera) $ 20.00 $15.00
SAVE $XX.00 by buying seasons tickets $38.00 $ 21.00
Please pay by check with return address. Checks will be returned if we do not sell enough reserved seat tickets
ON SALE NOW. IF NOT ENOUGH SOLD WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PAY ADVANCES FOR THESE PERFORMANCES AND CHECKS WILL BE RETURNED. NO CASH OR CREDIT CARD SALES PLEASE. MAKE SURE YOUR RETURN ADDRESS IS ON CHECK SO WE CAN MAIL YOUR CHECK BACK OR YOUR SEASON TICKETS. A PHONE NUMBER WOULD BE APPRECIATED IF WE GET CLOSE OR HAVE A SUBSTITUTION AND NEED YOUR APPROVAL. THANK YOU.
Click here to order by e-mail after looking at seating chart (CLICK ABOVE Where it says click here to see seating chart). Suggest you select seats within Main Floor, Center Section, Rows M thru U. Thence specify your choices in the e-mail. In subject please say Season Tickets Order. OF COURSE INDIVIDUAL SHOW TICKETS AT REGULAR PRICES WILL BE AVAILABLE HERE ON LINE AFTER WE KNOW IF WE CAN MEET SEASON TICKET SALE GOALS.
kingsleyhall_elmatheater@hotmail.com
we will e-mail back to verify seat still available. . Then either snail (USPO) mail your check at your convenience to Elma Theater, - PO Box 1454, - Elma. WA 98541-1454 or pick up your tickets at our box office by calling first so we will be sure to be there to meet you. Somebody is always at the theater on Wednesday evenings between 6 PM & 8 PM but call first as we may be at the annex across the street building sets
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