South Simcoe Theatre Presents...

 The Drowsy Chaperone

Photo By Robert Alery

South Simcoe Theatre (Cookstown) presents the multi-Tony winning Canadian musical this April , directed by Scott Hurst, at the Town Hall Theatre. This months profiled artist Joanna Megraw (centre) stars in the title role.  Also pictured are John Bleasby as "Man In Chair" , and Jay Ralston as "Aldolfo".

South Simcoe Theatre Presents The Drowsy Chaperone

The South Simcoe Theatre's production of The Drowsy Chaperone  opens on Thursday, April 7.  It will run until Saturday, April 23, 2011.  This musical speaks directly to the great unspoken desire in all of our hearts: to be entertained.  It all begins when a die-hard Musical Theatre fan plays his favourite cast album on his turntable, and the musical literally bursts to life in his living room, telling the rambunctious tale of a brazen Broadway starlet trying to find, and keep, her true love.

Performances are at 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays with performances at 2:00 p.m. on Sundays.  Note that the performance originally scheduled for Sunday, April 24, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. has been re-scheduled for Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.  For tickets, phone the Box Office at 705-458-4432.

As this production runs without an intermission, refreshments will be available both before and after the performance.  So come early or stay late and enjoy the companionship of your friends and other theatre-goers.

  

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Munchkins Sought For "Wizard Of Oz"

Munchkins sought for ‘Wizard of Oz’

Children in Grades 5-10 invited to audition for Drayton Entertainment production

PENETANGUISHENE – Local children are being given a chance to follow the yellow brick road toward their first big break in show business.

Drayton Entertainment is looking for youths to take part in its season-opening production of “The Wizard of Oz,” scheduled to run from June 7 to July 2 at the King’s Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene.

An open audition is scheduled for April 9 at noon at Penetanguishene Secondary School (51 Dunlop St.) to cast boys and girls in Grades 5-10 to play munchkins in the popular musical.

Wannabe munchkins are asked to bring a recent photo and comfortable clothes and shoes. They should be prepared to sing “Ding Dong the Witch is Dead.”

“There is outstanding talent in this community,” Drayton artistic director Alex Mustakas stated in a news release. “We are delighted to give our youth the opportunity to appear on stage and work side-by-side with professional actors.”

The production is also in need of a pooch to play Toto.

“We’re looking for pets with potential. They don’t have to be professionally trained,” said Mustakas.

“However, there is a significant time commitment required of the owner and the dog that is selected.”

Auditions for dogs weighing less than 30 pounds will be held the same day beginning at 3:30 p.m.

http://www.simcoe.com/community/article/974143--munchkins-sought-for-wizard-of-oz

For more information, including a complete list of audition requirements and song lyrics, visit http://www.draytonentertainment.com/aboutus/auditions/wizardofozauditions/.

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~ Inside The Studio ~

Do You Know Who This Is?

From humble beginnings in a rural French Canadian home town, Celine Dion has risen to international superstardom like a shooting star. Céline has been called the premier contemporary pop vocalist of the Nineties. She has earned music industry accolades from around the world: Grammy Awards in the US, Juno and Felix Awards in Canada, and World Music Awards in Europe. The entire world has seen Céline Dion literally transform herself from a gifted pre-adolescent into an international superstar...

To Read More:
http://www.celinedion.com/inside-studio

Happy Birthday Celine!

 

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~ Music Has Power ~

The Institute For Music And Neurologic Function

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Leaders in Music Therapy,

Neuroscience, Research and Training

The Institute for Music and Neurologic Function's groundbreaking and internationally recognized programs use music therapy to assist the "awakening and healing" of individuals with a wide range of neurological conditions including strokes, trauma, dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.

The Mission

Through the scientific exploration of music and the brain, The Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF) seeks to establish new knowledge and to develop more effective music therapy treatments to awaken, stimulate and heal through the extraordinary power of music.

The IMNF was founded by the Beth Abraham Family of Health Services in 1995 on the idea that music has the unique power to heal, rehabilitate and inspire. The IMNF is dedicated to advancing scientific inquiry on music and the brain and to developing clinical treatments to benefit people of all ages.

The IMNF, considered a worldwide authority in clinical music therapy research and education, offers a variety of resources to individuals in the New York City community, including:  Expertise in treating neurological diseases such as stroke, trauma, Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, and other diseases and conditions.

Vast clinical experience applying music therapy techniques to diverse client populations.  Internationally and nationally recognized training programs in music therapy.

The IMNF is dedicated to partnering with leading music therapy organizations across the globe to develop and implement the most effective music therapy treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve people’s physical, emotional and neurological functioning through the methodical use of music.

Music Has Power

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Playing Piano Counts... Train Your Brain... Lumosity...

Why is our cognitive training site experiencing such incredible growth? The answer is simple — Lumosity offers fun, engaging exercises that have been shown to drive real changes in the brain leading to improvements in memory, attention, and fluid intelligence. Being sharper builds confidence, just ask users like Cathy Neff. Cathy, a 49 year old composer from Utah, has improved her concentration, her ability to remember names, and her sense of direction by training with Lumosity. She says that, “Thanks to Lumosity, I’m gaining my self-confidence back.”

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Celebrating 40 Years Of The Juno Awards...

The 2011 JUNO Awards

Date: Sunday, March 27

Time: 8:00

Location: Air Canada Centre, 40 Bay Street

Canada’s Music Awards, airs on Sunday, March 27 for the 10^th year on CTV.  Live from the Air Canada Centre, 2011 JUNO Award nominated artists spanning a wide variety of musical genres will take to the stage.

Purchase your tickets at Ticketmaster.ca

Performers:

For more information: www.junoawards.ca or www.junos.ctv.ca

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Live Theatre On Stage This Summer...

Live on stage this summer!

Hairspray

Italian Funerals & Other Festive Occasions

The Melville Boys

Murder At The Best Western

Great group seats still available
for these exciting shows and more!

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