At The Dietrich

By
Hildy Morgan

Oh my goodness! I have so many things to tell you this week that I know there won’t possibly be room. So, for once, I will try very hard not to ramble and get right to it.

First, have you noticed all the work being done on the marquee? It’s so exciting! First the insides got fixed so it actually will not leak that icky stuff whenever it rains. Then we’re adding two lines (they’ll be narrower, but still easy to read) and finally we’re running some ruby red neon along the bottom and (I think) the sides. It’s going to (at last) be as beautiful as the building is. We were very lucky to get a matching grant from the Heritage Regions and Senator Lemmond’s office. Bless them. (I know the Senator is retired now, but this grant came in under his watch.) It should be done by week’s end…maybe…if all goes as planned.

The next thing I have to tell you about is the “We’re tearing down the building on the lot” party we’re having on Friday at 5:00 to 6:00 on…well…the lot next door. We can’t really tear it down then because Mr. Padula can’t do it that day, but he’s going to pound a hole in the building which will be symbolically terrific (and it will be entirely gone then within the week). So, to celebrate the (finally!) going building, we are going to have a no charge raffle (hey, is that the best kind or what????) and the first prize will be (we hope) being able to help Mr. Padula punch a hole in the building with his bulldozer. (Or not, depending on about a million things.) But whether that happens or not, the first prize will include a six month pass for two to the movies. Second prize is a three month pass for the movies (which covers most of the summer) and the third prize is ten movie tix. (But to avoid confusion you have to hang around for the drawing.) Plus we’re having free popcorn and soda and a couple of speakers and are going to announce the start of the public segment of our capital campaign! To expand the theater! Is that just too cool or what????

And just think, if we are able to build on that lot in the future (I hopeIhopeIhope) we will be able to secure the Dietrich’s place here for…well…forever. And we’ll be able to find more space for our overflowing classes and give people a new movie every weekend and just be even better than the Dietrich is now and, bless, her heart, she’s a pretty good old girl as she stands. But…there’s always room for improvement, even with the best old girls in the world!

So, come and join us. Have some of the best popcorn on earth, have a cold drink and celebrate a momentous day with us. You know, we couldn’t do any of this without you, so please, please, please come keep us company as we launch into a new and challenging phase of the Dietrich story!

Oh, yeah. We’re opening Shrek the Third Friday. The trailers are hilarious! What fun it is to hear the little ones laugh at the Shrek movies. And this one looks to carry on all the silliness that is Shrek. One word of warning – it’s probably best to get your tix in advance, if you can. If not, come early. We will be running five shows a day over the weekend, but (hopefully) this will be a blockbuster, so you need to take that into consideration. Then next Thursday night, at 12:01 (which is really Friday morning, or whatever) we begin Pirates of the Caribbean. If you want to see that midnight show, call for your tix now! Historically that show sells out, so come in for your tix or call as soon as possible!

I think opening two huge blockbusters and a capital campaign is all the excitement I can stand. Whoa! Join us. Keep us clam. And focused. (Good luck.)

Hope to see you all this weekend. At the Dietrich. Of course.

Live at The Dietrich

By
Erica Rogler

Shrek is back! Join us for the opening of “Shrek the Third” this Friday. I find myself enjoying Shrek movies because the characters' voices are played by some of my favorite stars -Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Antonio Bandaras, Julie Andrews and John Cleese. When we show Shrek and other children’s movies, it is wonderful to see families enjoying time together. And to hear a theater full of laughter is simply delightful. Sometimes I find myself paying closer attention to the audience’s reaction than the movie itself. I love the experience of seeing movies in a theater, even if you don’t know anyone else in the audience, you have something in common with them for those two hours of film viewing.

You should see the work of our Quilting for Kids students -it's amazing. Through this class students have learned about value by creating subtle or dramatic effects in their quilts. Plus, these students' sewing skills are amazing. One of the instructors laughed as she told me how one young quilter who joined last week asked if it would be okay if she stayed to finish her seam even though the class was over. During the summer months, children ages 6 and up will have the opportunity to create “Secret Garden Quilts”. They will be able to design their quilts with colorful fabrics and embellish them with flower and bug beads and buttons. Classes are held on Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5:00 pm. Admission is $6 per class and materials are provided.

We also had a new student in our Intergenerational Quilting class last week. What makes this class so interesting is that students bring along projects that they have already started or old family quilts for show and tell. One student brought in old quilts and was shown several ways to repair them. Over the summer, students of all ages will learn how to make a table runner or throw for an indoor/outdoor setting made with fruit and vegetable print fabrics, homespuns and more. This could be a fun summer project for families and friends. Intergeneration Quilting is held on Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.

On June 12 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm, Sarah Sidorek will be back for another Decorative Painting for Kids class. Students ages eight and up are invited to learn painting techniques as they create a decorative boxes for a Father’s Day gift and wrapping paper to wrap it in. Admission is $5.00. Now is the time to sign up for this class as well as other summer camps, classes and events, call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500.

And congratulations to Margie Young, Dietrich Theater Program Director, for being named Tunkhannock’s ‘Woman of the Year’ by the Business and Professional Women’s Organization of Tunkhannock! She has done a tremendous job developing and growing classes, exhibits, and events at the Dietrich for our community.

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

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

Ballroom Dancing for Kids, ages 12 and up.

Learn how to do the merengue and swing dance in this five week introductory ballroom dancing class for kids.

Thursdays, July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, from 10:00 - 11:30 am

Admission is free. Call 570-996-1500 to register.

Instructor: Connie Kintner

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 through August 29.

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

Instructor: Eileen Balboa

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

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.

Wednesdays through 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.

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.

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. May 11, 18, 25, June 1.

Admission is $35 for 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 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

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 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 - 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 through 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

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. May 1, 18, 15, 22.

Admission: $10/class

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