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2009-10 Centennial Season

Carroll College is 100 years old, and it will be a grand celebration!

 

Centennial Mainstage - 

"A Piece of My Heart"


by Shirley Lauro.

Please note that we have New performance dates and a new venue. Our friends at the Myrna Loy Center have offered to help stage this special production on their stage. We will perform on the following dates:

  • Post Spring Break production delays have pushed back the opening of "A Piece of My Heart" to Saturday, March 20. The rest of the schedule is the same.
  • March 20; and March 25-27 @ 7:30 pm. 
  • Special Carroll Centennial Night March 25th @ 7:30 pm, to honor the dedication and service of the Carroll College Nursing program. Carroll Faculty/Staff/Students free this night.
  • Veterans Night March 24th. Featuring a talk-back with Diane Evans, founder of the Vietnam Woman's Memorial.
  • Sunday Matinee March 28 @ 3 pm.
  • Ticket prices: $10 General, $8 Seniors, $6 Students/Veterans
Guest Director and Carroll Theatre Alumni Mr. Peter Ruzevitch from the Myrna Loy Center, leads a cast of seven, as they relive the true drama of six women who went to Viet Nam, five nurses and a country western singer. The play portrays each young woman before, during, and after her tour of duty in the war torn jungle and ends as each leaves a personal token at The Wall in Washington. The selection of this play was inspired by the dedication of the Carroll College Nursing Program and by Captain Diane Carlson Evans, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, R.N., the founder of the Vietnam Women's Memorial Foundation, and recipient of an honorary degree from Carroll College.

 

Theatre for Children - "Charlottes Web"

Based on the classic and beloved book by E.B. White. April 16-17 & 23-24. Senior Kelly Clavin/Director with Kailey Portsmouth/Designer will help bring Wilbur, Charlotte and Templeton to our stage. In the PAC. Discount matinees for local schools will be April 15 & 16 and 22 & 23 @ 1 pm.

 

Theatre Alumni Reunion & Revue -  "The Story of Carroll Theatre "

 

An Invitation to a rare event -
Carroll College is coming upon a major milepost in its' lifetime, having reached 100 years. Achieving a century of existence is a major moment, and is sweetly quantifiable. A lot can happen in 100 years, and it is natural to reflect upon what has happened. This centennial is a time for coming together in reflection. And it is a time to meet each other again in the Theatre at Carroll College!  We are having a Reunion!

 

Here are our plans:

  • Theatre Department Dinner in the Carroll Cube 4:30 - 6:00 on Friday May 7th. 
  • Reunion Social Hours May 6th and 7th at 6 pm. No Host bar in the Lobby of the Theatre. See old friends and meet new ones. You can choose to view a Lobby Display of Theatre memorabilia or tour to the site of the former Little Theatre, now the site of the Art Gallery and Drawing/Painting Studio. 
  • A Reunion/Revue of the "Story of the Theatre in Old North. 7 pm May 6th and 7th.Hosted by Dionysius and St. Genesius.The performance will be based on a multi-media program of photo images, music and brief scenes of selected plays.We hope to have the various theatre directors from the last 50 years, come and share their memories with us
  • A document titled A Mostly Complete History of Carroll Theatre that includes show titles, photos and names of theatre students will be available. Think of it as a yearbook that covers 100 years of Theatre. Printed copies will be available at a modest price to cover printing, or free version on CD.
As you can see, this will be a once in a lifetime event. The art form of Theatre is so ephemeral, existing for a moment in time, and then passing on to memory. In the daily rush it can be too easily forgotten... and it shouldn't be forgotten. We can keep the memories alive!

 

Get involved! Five ways to join us.

1) As an audience member, this is the most important kind of involvement.
2) Gotta act? Gotta audition!
  • Watch this space for audition notices
  • or email to join our mailing list.

"Working!" - 2006

3) The magic of theatre is the work of many magicians! Be a magician behind the scenes!
  • Stagecraft or Show Crew - call Chuck 447-4309
  • Costumes - call Nancy Harper 447-4308
  • Box Office - call Lindsay Howard 447-4304
    4) Financial support
    • Theatre & Music Scholarships - through the IMPACT campaign
    • Building, Travel & Activity Fund - to the Theatre Restricted account. To support student trips to theatre conferences & our Improv troupe. Contact theatre director Chuck Driscoll.
    5) Non-financial donations:
    • costume pieces - boots & hats especially
    • props & weapons - swords, knives, guns. We modify them for stage safety.
    • furniture - chairs, tables, shelves, etc. Even if it is broken, it could be useful.
    • building materials - hardware, lumber, glue, etc.
    • tools - hand & power.
    • paint - latex mainly, all colors. No oil-base paint please.
    • we desperately need a new shop truck! Ours is 35 years old, and shows it.
    Involvement. It makes you one of us!

    Shows in this years scrapbook

    "Hamlet" - February 2010 - A student showcase, and last done in 1994.
    "Rocky Mountain Theatre Festival" - February 2010 - We co-hosted with our friends from Grandstreet Theatre. Wondershow shows and workshops.
    "A Night of One Acts"- December 2009 - Student directors presented four wonderful plays.

     

    "Choreography Recital" - December 2009 - Student Choreographers presented 6 new pieces.

     

    "The Pirate Play" - November 2009 -An original play with Music Book and Direction by Michael McNeilly, Carroll College theatre faculty member, and resident genius.

     

    "Spoon River Anthology" - October 2009 -  by Charles Aidman, dramatic piece based on the work of Edgar Lee Masters.  Director Chuck Driscoll with Musical Director Jodi Mattson.This was a revival of our 1975 production.Spoon River Cast

     

    General Information - tickets, reservations, etc.

    Because of our educational mission, we offer different types of shows suited to different audiences, in different theatres. The section below can clarify what is where. If you still have questions call the Director of Theatre, at 447-4309.

     

    Mainstage Shows feature full length plays & musicals presented to our highest standards. They are presented in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) or The Myrna Loy Center (MLC).

    "Blithe Spirit" - 2008

     

     

     

    Theatre for Children Shows Theatre students present shows that are around an hour in length and appropriate for young audiences. They are presented in the Performing Arts Center (PAC).
      "The Three Musketeers" - Theatre for Children - Spring 2007


       

      Student Showcases, One-Acts and Recitals
      Seniors in the Acting/Directing program showcase their abilities as Directors, Actors or Playwrights. Dance and Music students also perform. 

      "The Irish Murderer" -  Senior Showcase - Spring 2008

       

      Improv Nights in the Merton - Michael McNeilly & our Improv Troupe in performances throughout the semester in the Merton Studio. Dates and times announced on this page. The Improv Troupe also performs at Montana schools and community events. Admission is usually pay-what-you will. To book a visit call Michael McNeilly at 447-4308.

       

       

      Our Theatre spaces

      Old North - The Performing Arts Center was built in 1916 as the college gymnasium. It was remodeled in the 1990's by theatre faculty and students into our temporary theatre. It is attached to St. Charles Hall on the North side opposite the library.

      • Seating - The PAC does not have assigned seating available. We can hold space for you if you call and leave your name and the number you need. Call 447-4304 and leave a message. We recommend you arrive early for the first choice of seats, we open the auditorium 1/2 hour before the show. 
      • Tickets - We do not pre-sell tickets, please purchase the night of performance. If you have any questions about the show or our theatre call our part-time student Box Office representatives at 447-4304, and they will call you back.
      • Show Night Parking- is available in the spaces outside the theatre, in the library lot and in the adjacent lots east of the theatre. 

       Merton & Davis Studios - These spaces are located in the basement of the Cube, below the dining room and Bookstore.

      • Seating - As studio spaces they have temporary seats only. Capacity is limited to about 70 chairs/audience members. Come early to sit in a chair! No late arrivals admitted.
      • Tickets - We do not pre-sell tickets, please purchase the night of performance. If you have any questions about the show or our theatre call our part-time student Box Office representatives at 447-4304, and they will call you back.
      • Show Night Parking is available in the lot of the CUBE.