At The Dietrich

By
Hildy Morgan

There is so much to tell you this week! I barely know where to begin. Okay. First - – isn’t it just the most glorious thing to hear the geese coming home? They woke me up this morning with their chatter and then all the way from South Auburn to Tunkhannock I saw the great, lilting V’s in the sky. I wanted to stop the car and get out and shout – “Welcome home, old friends, welcome home!” But, of course, I didn’t.

Next item on the agenda. This is about too much to even believe. We are opening the spring film festival with the film that opened the Berlin Festival – La Vie En Rose. It is showing in advance of its U.S. opening for one show only on opening night. (That’s right – in advance of it’s U.S. opening! Jeffrey is such a genius! But he has truly outdone himself this time!) This was made possible by special arrangement with the distributor, Picturehouse, and through the courtesy and support of President Bob Berney and head of distribution, Bill Thompson, to whom we are very, very grateful.

La Vie En Rose is the story of the superb Edith Piaf – for those of you younger than I am, you might not know who she is. She was “The Little Sparrow,” the tiny, diminutive woman with a voice so full of heartbreak and longing that she captivated the world in the 1940’s and 1950’s. She became the voice of France, and her albums still sell today. The role is played by Marion Cotillard, of whom the New York Times has written, “her feral portrait of Piaf…is the most astonishing immersion of one performer into the body and soul of another I’ve ever encountered.”

I don’t need to tell you, that if you don’t hurry reserving your tickets for opening night, you won’t get them. This is an incredible happening – the fact that the film is coming from Berlin to Tunkhannock and won’t get to NYC or LA for weeks. It boggles the brain! So call 996-1500 now. Jeffrey will be with us to introduce both films. You don’t want to miss a moment of this spectacular night for those who love great films and fine food.

Wednesday, March 21, we have the final discussion of Gone With The Wind – The Heroine’s Journey – led by our own and most dear, Phillip Mosley. He is so erudite and so interesting, you’ll want to come hear what he has to say not only about Scarlett, but about many of the great heroines whose journeys have captivated us all. Discussion will start at 7:00 in the Fassett studio attached to the Dietrich.

Finally, we are holding Wild Hogs another week – it’s been a real blockbuster for us. We thank John Travolta and the gang for giving us two such wonderful weeks. It’s a good time movie with fun stars and many laughs. As one lady said when she left the theater - -“I was so ready for a good laugh. Thanks, guys.”

In the Murray we will show Zodiac. As Newsweek said, “This movie holds you in its grip from start to finish.” This is the true story of the Zodiac killer who terrorized San Francisco in the 1970’s by randomly and viciously murdering people. It’s the story of dedicated cops who try to solve these murders, but whose private lives as well as their work lives are taken over by the Zodiac. A terrific mystery, beautifully acted. R rated, so only for grown-ups.

So, that’s my news for this week. Not bad, hmmm? And how exciting is it that a film is coming from Berlin, to Tunkhannock and then on to New York? Bet in your wildest dreams, you never thought that could happen. That’s the trouble with “wildest dreams.” They never can live up to reality.

See you at the Dietrich.

Live at The Dietrich

By
Erica Rogler

We had quite a turnout for our two free showings of “Gone with the Wind” last Wednesday. Over two hundred people came out to see this acclaimed movie. Dietrich Theater Program Director Margie Young loved seeing people’s reactions as they came in and saw our greeters, Millie and Rich Ryczak, who were dressed in Civil War era costumes. And to see Scarlett and Rhett on the big screen was amazing. One of our patron’s mentioned on the way out how much fun it was to watch “Gone with the Wind” in a theater because you could hear how people reacted to different parts of the movie. We would like to thank the Pennsylvania Humanities Council for sponsoring it.

Our Wyoming County Reads – “Gone with the Wind” series will continue tonight, March 14th, at 7 pm at the Dietrich as we learn about The Role of Music in Film. With the help of WVIA’s Erika Funke and Julia Peterson of Keystone College, we will examine the essential contribution that music provides to film and some of the important functions that music achieves in motion pictures. The presentation format will be interactive and will include examples from popular films. The music throughout “Gone with the Wind” is so powerful. Next Wednesday at 7 pm, join us at the Dietrich for the final book discussion with Dr. Philip Mosley on “The Heroine’s Journey in Literature and Movies”.

Our Beginning Conversational Spanish class under the instruction of Victoria Romero has started and is terrific! The first week we learned and practiced different greetings. We also learned the Spanish alphabet and played hangman to practice pronouncing the letters correctly. We are a class of twenty. It is nice to see individuals and families come out to learn a new language together.

On Sunday, March 25th at noon, we invite you to enjoy an afternoon of live radio plays at the Steamtown National Historic Site. The Dietrich Theater Radio Players will be back for an encore performance of “The Mystery of the Steamtown Ghost”. Also playing on the same bill will be the radio play version of the hilarious “Arsenic and Old Lace” plus the ever popular Bud Abbott and Lou Costello skit “Who’s on First”. Admission is included in the park entrance fee. So come out and make a day of it at Steamtown!

Starting in April, the Dietrich will host a new class Ballroom Dancing for Beginners with Connie Kintner. This is a perfect opportunity to learn how to waltz and fox trot in 5 weeks. Classes will be held in the Peg Fassett Performance Studio on Saturdays, April 7 – May 5 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm. Admission is $30 per person. Space is limited so sign up now by calling 570-996-1500.

More than the Movies at the Dietrich Theater

Acting Camp for Kids, ages 6 -11

Use your wonderful imagination and learn all about acting and theater. Activities covered include acting techniques, theatre games, improvisation, storytelling, play making, character creation and more! Students will create their own characters and stories while learning how to act and how much fun theater is. A casual performance will end the week if time allows. Each camp will feature a completely different story and characters so students are welcome to sign up for both weeks.

Camp 1: Monday - Friday, June 18 - 22 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm. Camp 2: Monday - Friday, August 6 - 10 from 1:00 -2:30 pm.

Admission $50 per week.

Instructor: Michaela Moore of All About Theatre

After School Players, for Middle & High School Students - Filled

Calling all actors, actresses, dancers and musicians, the Dietrich After School Players is now casting for its upcoming spring show, "Yee Haw! A Tribute to Hee Haw". Student will learn the theater arts and perform for friends and family at the Dietrich. Call 996-1500 to register.

Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 pm through March 24.

Cost: Free.

Carl Canedy and Patti Dunning of First Act Children's Theater

Ahoy Matey! Pirates and Treasure: Theater and Visual Arts Camp

Come find hidden treasure and learn the ancient secrets of pirates! Go on treasure hunts, make a pirate costume (boy or girl...yes there were girl pirates...)and make up your own unique play about...you guessed it - PIRATES! Come aboard our ship for a week and join the fun! For ages 5 -12.

Monday - Friday, August 6 -10 from 10:00 am - noon.

Admission: $50

Instructors: Michaela Moore and Amy Colley

All About Pottery & Sculpture, ages 9-12

Students will learn hand building techniques (Coil slab construction), glazing techniques and experience using potter's wheel.

Thursdays, March 8, 15, 22, 29 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm

Cost: $35, all materials provided.

Instructor: Steve Colley

Ballroom Dancing for Beginners

Learn how to waltz and fox trot in this five week introductory ballroom dancing class for adults.

Saturdays, April 7, 14, 21, 28, and May 5 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.

Admission: $30 per person.

Instructor: Connie Kintner.

Beginning Conversational Spanish - Filled

Learn a second language as a family! This class will introduce you to everyday Spanish conversational phrases and vocabulary. We will be using games, role plays and fun exercises to practice speaking Spanish. This is a great class to get you started on learning a second language. For ages 7 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tuesdays, March 6 - 27 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm.

Cost: $30 for adults, children 16 and under, free.

Instructor: Victoria Romero

Decorative Painting for Adults - Spring and Summer

Learn decorative painting techniques while creating decorative pieces for your home or to give as gifts. All levels of experience welcome. Preregistration required. Call 570-996-1500 to sign up.

Wednesdays from noon - 3:00 pm. April 4 - August 29.

Admission: $15 per class plus the cost of the painting surface.

Instructor: Eileen Balboa

Decorative Painting for Adults, ages 16 and up

Learn decorative painting techniques whicle creating decorative pieces for your home or to give as gifts.

Wednesdays from noon - 3 pm through March 28.

Cost: $15 per class plus the cost of the painting surface.

Instructor: Eileen Balboa

Decorative Painting for Kids

Children ages 8 and up will learn decorative painting techniques as they paint a bird house.

Tuesday, March 20 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm.

Cost:$12, materials provided.

Instructor: Sarah Sidorek

Decorative Painting for Kids, ages 8 and up

Monday, April 30 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm.Learn some decorative painting techniques and turn a plain wooden box into a work of art for Mom - make wrapping paper too!Tuesday, June 12 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm.Make a decorative box for Father's Day and wrapping paper to wrap it in.

Monday, April 30 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm and Tuesday, June 12 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm.

Cost: $5 per class.

Instructor: Sarah Sidorek

Digital Arts Camp, for ages 8 -13

Explore the arts through claymation, robotics and special effects.

Monday - Friday, July 23 -27 from 2:00 - 4:30 pm.

Admission: $50.

Instructor: Rand Whipple, Box of Light Theatre.

Digital Film Making for ages 14 to adult

In this ten week course, students will begin with basic characterization and end up with several short films. Learn how characters are developed, interesting scenes are created, camera framing is used to tell the story, and how the editing process works. Participants will create their own comedies or dramas and learn to shoot, score and edit their films.

Thursdays from 7:30 - 9:00 pm on April 5, 12, 19, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and June 7. Saturday, April 28th - Claymation: 10 am - 12:30 pm. Film Making: 1:00 - 4:00 pm.

Admission: Free

Instructor: Rand Whipple, Box of Light Theatre.

Digital Film Making, for students in 7th and 8th grades

In this ten week course, students will begin with the basics of characterization and end with several short films. Learn how characters are developed, interesting scenes are created, camera framing is used to tell the story and how the editing process works. Participants will create their own comedies or dramas and learn to shoot, score and edit their films.

Thursdays from 6:00 - 7:30 pm on April 5, 12, 19, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, and June 7. Saturday, April 28 - claymation from 10 am - 12:30 pm and filmmaking from 1 - 4 pm.

Admission is free!

Instructor: Rand Whipple, Box of Light Theatre.

Dinosaurs! Dinosaurs! Dinosaurs!: Theater and Visual Arts Camp

Have a blast discovering these fascinating ancient reptiles. Make up live dinosaur adventures in costumes and create art that is all about preshistoric creatures. Stomp through fossils and long extinct mammals and reptiles while learning fantastic facts. Come be a meat eater or a plant eater for a week at the Dietrich! For ages 5 -12.

Monday - Friday, June 18 -22 from 10:00 am - noon.

Admission: $50.

Instructors: Amy Colley and Michaela Moore.

Everhart Explorations, ages 5 - 12

Make it a scienterrific summer! Discover facts, features, and fun in the world around us. From atmosphere to illusions, experimenting with the Everhart has never been so exciting!

Mondays, July 9, 16, 23, 30. Ages 5-8: 10:00 -11:00 am. Ages 9 -12: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm.

Admission is free.

Instructor: Everhart Museum Staff

Golden Days of Radio Players Group

Come back with us to those thrilling days of radio drama and comedy. Join us as we prepare a radio play production. Together we will explore the magic of "The Theater of the Mind".

Tuesdays, April 3 - May 22 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Admission: Free!

Instructor: Valerie Paulus

Intergenerational Quilting, for all ages

"Sara's Squares" - Learn the art of quilting while making an uncommon variation of the classic log cabin quilt. Students will learn quilting techniques and study vintage quilts.

Wednesdays through March 28 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.

Cost: $6 per lesson, all materials provided.

Instructors: Ingrid Rogler, Terry Keller and Peggy Lane

Intergenerational Quilting, for all ages - Spring

"Rolling Stone" - Learn about and use unique Pennsylvania fabrics as you create your own interpretation of this classic quilt design that was popular in the 1800s.

Wednesday, April 4 - May 30 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.

Admission: $6/ class, materials provided.

Instructors: Ingrid Rogler, Peggy Lane, and Terry Keller.

Intergenerational Quilting, for all ages - Summer

"Farmers Market" - Quilting is food for the soul! Fashion a tablerunner or throw for an indoor or outdoor setting made with fruit and vegetable print fabrics, homespuns and more. Learn the basics of sewing and quilting.

Wednesdays, June 6 - July 25 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.

Admission is $6 per class, materials provided.

Instructors: Ingrid Rogler, Peggy Lane, and Terry Keller.

Introduction to Natural Basketry

This class is designed for students to learn how to recognize, process and weave natural materials. Each student will have the opportunity to weave their own rectangular basket. For adults and students ages 16 and up.

Friday, May 4 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday, May 5 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Admission: $80, materials are provided.

Instructor: Susi Nuss

Leonardo Da Vinci - His Life and Ideas

Da Vinci's interests and accomplishments will be explored as children sketch birds and other animals, try mirror writing, make a lute, and even learn a little Italian!

Monday - Friday, July 30 - August 3 from 3:00 - 4:30 pm.

Admission is $50.

Instructor: Amy Colley.

Little Artists, ages 2-1/2 to 4

Young artists and their moms, dads or grandparents will create works of art using an assortment of materials, including clay, tempera, watercolor and collage.

Fridays, March 2, 9, 16, 23 from 10:30 - 11:15 am

Cost: $30

Instructor: Amy Colley

Making Cards, ages 8 and up

Make unique cards with decorative paper and learn to crimp paper.

Monday, April 23 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm.

Admission: $6.00.

Instructor: Sarah Sidorek.

Mixed Media, ages 5 -12

A new artist will be introduced each week as students learn about famous artists and create their own works using materials including clay, tempera, charcoal, pastels, etc.

Fridays from 4:00 - 5:30 pm. Session 1 - April 13, 20, 27, May 4. Session 2 - May 11, 18, 25, June 1.

Admission is $35 for four classes.

Instructor: Amy Colley

Mixed Media, ages 5- 8

A new artist will be introduced each week as students learn about famous artists and create their own works using materials including clay, tempera, charcoal, pastels, etc.

Fridays, 4:00 - 5:30 pm, March 9, 16, 23, 30.

Cost: $35 for each series of four classes.

Instructor: Amy Colley

Move Over Mr. Spielberg, for ages 14 to adult

Learn how to create your own digital films using a digital camera and a computer. Using everything from clay actors to human ones, the class will shoot, edit, score and output several short films in the course of a week.

Monday - Friday, July 23 -27 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm.

Admission is $50.

Instructor: Rand Whipple, Box of Light Theatre.

Open Studio for Painting, Drawing and Pottery

Students of all ages and levels of experience will have the opportunity to work at their own paceand with the medium of their choice.

Tuesdays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Session 1 - April 3, 10, 17, 24. Session 2 - May 1, 8, 15, 22. Session 3 - July 10, 17, 24, 31.

Cost: $15 per class or $50 for four classes.

Instructor: Steve Colley

Painting on Glass, age 16 to adult

Learn decorative painting techniques as you paint a glass picture frame.

Monday, March 5 at 7 pm.

Cost: $12, materials are provided.

Instructor: Sarah Sidorek

Pottery & Sculpture, ages 13 to adult

This class is designed for students of all levels of experience. Students will work on pottery wheels, learn hand-building and sculpture techniques as well as making molds and casting.

Mondays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Session 1 - April 2, 9, 16, 23. Session 2 - April 30, May 7, 14, 21. Session 3 - July 9, 16, 23, 30.

Cost: $50 for all four classes

Instructor: Steve Colley

Quilting for Kids, ages 6 and up

"Snowballs" - Snips of cloth with a winter theme make up our one-of-a-kind snowball quilt. Learn quilting and design techniques - it's easy and cool!

Wednesday through March 28 from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Cost: $6 per lesson, all materials provided.

Instructors: Ingrid Rogler, Terry Keller & Peggy Lane

Quilting for Kids, ages 6 and up - Spring

"Outside the Box" - Play with courageous and unique color choices as you learn to quilt these magical boxes. Learn about old and new quilts inspired by a classic quilt design.

Wednesdays, April 4 - June 6 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm.

Admission: $6 per class, materials provided.

Instructors: Ingrid Rogler, Peggy Lane and Terry Keller.

Quilting for Kids, ages 6 and up - Summer

"Secret Garden" - Design and sew a garden quilt. Make this quilt all your own with colorful fabrics. With a seed of imagination, you might find dandelions, bugs and a cat in your garden patch quilt.

Wednesdays, June 13 - July 25 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm

Admission is $6/class, materials provided.

Instructors: Ingrid Rogler, Peggy Lane, and Terry Keller.

Theatre Workshop, for Middle and High School Students

Middle and high school students are invited to join us for a week of fun as they learn about stage combat, improv, Pandora's Box, games, dance choreography and more!

Mondays - Fridays, June 25 -29 from 10 am - noon.

Admission: $50.

Instructors: Patti Dunning and Carl Canedy of First Act Children's Theatre.

Under the Sea: Theater and Visual Arts Camp, ages 5 -12

Mermaids, sharks and underwater adventures! Ever wonder what it would be like to live uder the sea, be a mermaid or even a shark? Come find out at this salt water camp that is all about the ocean. Create costumes, pottery, watercolors (how appropriate), stories and plays for a week of splashy fun!

Monday - Friday, July 9 - 13 from 10 am - noon.

Admission is $50.

Instructor: Michaela Moore, All About Theatre

Watercolor for Beginners - Color and Composition

Learn the basics of color and composition in watercolor painting.

Friday, March 30 from 7-9 pm and Saturday, March 31 from 10 am - 4 pm.

Admission is $60. Call 570-996-1500 for a materials list.

Instructor: Jan Henning

Writers' Group

Come and read your work or listen and be inspired. Learn the craft of writing as you write. All genres and levels of writing are welcome.

Thursdays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Meetings are ongoing.

Admission is free.

group format - no instructor

Yoga for Beginners

Create a strong foundation of breath awareness and training to support your gentle yoga practice. Variations will be given to meet all physical needs including chair variations as alternatives to floor poses. Dress comfortably and bring a mat or blanket and pillow.

Tuesdays from 10 -11 am. Session 1 - April 3, 10, 17, 24. Session 2 - May 1, 18, 15, 22.

Admission: $40/month.

Certified Yoga Instructor: Melissa Russo.

Yoga for You

This class will teach and reinforce the basic yoga poses (asanas)which gently stretch and strengthen the body. Attention will be given to breathing and alignment in postures. Call 570-996-1500 to confirm dates. Please bring yoga mat or beach towel.

Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 11:00 am, Call 570-996-1500 for class dates.

Cost: $10 per lesson. Children are free.

Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor: Melissa Russo

Yoga: Intermediate Level

For those familiar with yoga basics who whould like to deepen their practices. A more vigorous approach to the basics as well as the introduction of more physically challenging postures.

Saturdays from 10 -11 am, ongoing classes.

Admission: $10 per class.

Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor; Mary Frances Giordano.