At The Dietrich

By
Hildy Morgan

The pink and white cherry and apple trees were lined up in the field next to Mowry’s pond like ballerinas. Suddenly a whoosh of a breeze loosened the blossoms from their moorings and they leaped and twirled through the air like starlets in Swan Lake.

This is undoubtedly one of the most lush springs we’ve had in many years. It’s hard to go anywhere without being overwhelmed by the pastels of the season.

This morning I was reminded why I have Jack Russells. It’s because they make me laugh. They don’t walk if they can run, they don’t run if they can jump and tumble. I was going outside to hang sheets (I woke up hearing my mother’s voice saying “It’s a perfect day to hang out the wash, girls.”) and the three Jacks and the Rat (terrior) were literally in a tangle of growling and joyous hops trying to beat each other out the door. It was so silly, this tangle of furkids, that I had to put the wash basket down for a moment just to laugh. Which is a very good reason to have Jacks indeed!

Boy, do we have a great movie for you this week! The second installation of the Narnia Chronicles opens Friday night! It looks to be superb and I know a lot of young-‘uns and adults have been waiting for it. Once again the computer graphics are superb and the young actors charming. And for those who love C.S. Lewis and his storytelling, it is a perfect choice for a movie this weekend. It does look a tad darker than the first, so use your judgment when bringing very young kiddies. Mean stuff on the big screen can seem awfully scary to a pre-schooler.

Iron Man is with us for one more week. It’s a dandy film – my husband, who loves comic book heroes (it’s okay – he’s a former Marine -- - he’s allowed these little quirks) came to see it and gave it his version of a thumbs up. “It was great!” he said, and that’s about all the discussion we ever do about a movie. He is turned to mush at even the thought of having to have a “discussion” of the movie he has just seen. So, “It’s great” or “It was okay” are as good as it gets. And the “great” label doesn’t happen to very many movies.

Next week we hope to open Indian Jones for you. If we do, (fingers crossed) then we will run a midnight show to kick off the holiday weekend. Won’t it be such fun to hear that wonderful theme music playing in the Dietrich one more time? I love the music form the Indy series, and to hear it coming at us through the theater speakers will be simply amazing! It’s such a fun movie and this one looks to be simply wonderful, even if Harrison Ford is a little long in the tooth. But then again, there are some of us who shouldn’t comment on the age of others. (Heh heh.)

Before I go, I need to thank Ron Ulias and the middle school kids for the absolutely fabulous talent show they put on this past weekend. They raised nearly $2,000.00 for the Capital Campaign! Bless their hearts! And thank you, Ron, for your hard work and your constant dedication to your community and always to the kids. You’re our version of a super-hero!

So, many of you have asked me if we are going to get Sex and the City and Kung Fu Panda. Sigh. Eventually. But only second-run. And why is that? Because we only have two screens. When we have four we won’t have to make such horrendous decisions. We should be able to bring in most of the big films. So, take heart, dear movie lovers – soon, to the stirring sound of Indiana Jones to the rescue, we will (we hope we hope we hope) be breaking ground to add those wonderful new theaters to our grand old theater! Is that cool, or what?

See you at the Dietrich.

Live at The Dietrich

By
Erica Rogler

Almost a dozen students came out for our Photography Workshop last Wednesday night. Instructor Kenny Ganz started out the classes by having students talk about their photography experience and equipment. After Kenny gave a few ideas on photo composition, the class set out to take pictures around the theater and on Bridge and Tioga Streets. According to Bob Kulow who is assisting with the class, “I am looking forward to refining my skills and seeing photos other students take. Not only will we learn from Kenny, but we will learn from each other.” Bob is thrilled that we were able to bring Kenny to the Dietrich to teach since he has such a wealth of photography knowledge and can explain things well. Next week the class will be taking pictures at Tunkhannock’s Riverside Park.

Speaking of Tunkhannock’s Riverside Park, the Dietrich will host a couple of events there this summer. As a gift to the community for Founder’s Day, the Dietrich will be presenting Shakespeare in the Park on Saturday, June 21st at 7:00 pm. Growing up, I used to go to Misericordia University for Theatre on the Green where they featured a Shakespearean play each summer. It was wonderful to Shakespeare performed in an outdoor setting and I am so excited that we can bring Shakespeare to our beautiful Riverside Park in Tunkhannock. The Gamut Theatre Group of Harrisburg will be performing A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This production is the original text of Shakespeare brought to life by seven very talented and highly energetic actors. Please bring your own blanket and or chair to the event. Admission is free.

Our fourth annual Celebrate Our River Day will also be held at Tunkhannock’s Riverside Park on Saturday, July 26th from 3:00 - 8:00 pm. I think this will be our best River Day yet. We extended the event and have a fantastic lineup for entertainment. Environmental organizations will be at the park with displays and to share information about what they do. There will a river float that morning with David Buck of Endless Mountain Outfitters, and they will have kayak demos and sprint races at the park later in the day. We also plan to have other fun nature events at the park during the day. Admission is free. Stay tuned for more details.

For those techie teens and students out there, Rand Whipple of Box of Light Theatre will be back at the Dietrich this summer for Digital Arts Camp and Move Over Mr. Spielberg.
Students ages eight to thirteen are invited to explore claymation, special effects, and robotics in Digital Arts Camp. It is so amazing to see what students are able to create in such a short amount of time! I especially love to watch the short claymation films students make. They have great ideas. In Move Over Mr. Spielberg, teens and adults will focus on the art of digital filmmaking. Rand will teach students how to shoot, edit and score their own films. Move Over Mr. Spielberg students are also invited to come to a script-writing workshop the week before the camp to write a script for their digital film.
Digital Arts Camp and Move Over Mr. Spielberg: Digital Film Making Workshop will be held July 14 -18. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 for more information or to register.

More than the Movies at the Dietrich Theater

Acting Camp for Kids, ages 6 -11

Use your imagination and learn all about acting through theater 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 each week.

Camp 1: Monday - Friday, June 23 - 27 from 3:00 - 4:30 pm. Camp 2: Monday - Friday, August 11 - 15 from 3:00 - 4:30 pm.

Admission: $50

Instructor: Michaela Moore, All About Theatre

All About Pottery & Sculpture, ages 5 -12

Students will learn hand building techniques including coil and slab construction, glazing techniques, and experience using the potter's wheel.

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

Admission: $35

Instructor: Steve Colley

All Kinds of Sculpture Camp

Create sculptures using an assortment of media including string, paper, clay & recyclables.

Monday - Friday, July 21 - 25. Ages 5 -8: 10:00 - 11:30 am. Preschoolers: 12:00 - 12:45.

Admission: Ages 5 -12: $50. Preschoolers: $35

Amy Colley

Dance! Dance! Dance!, ages 2 - 17

Learn different styles of dance with Judy Weist of Stage Door Dance Studio. No dance experience is required. Special needs students invited. Call for info.

July 7, 8, 9. Ages 2 - 4: 9:00 - 10:00 am. Ages 5 -7: 10:30 - 11:30 am. Ages 8+: noon - 1:00 pm.

Admission: Free

Instructor: Judy Weist, Stage Door Dance Studio

Decorative Painting, ages 16 and up

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

Wednesdays from noon - 3:00 pm. May 21, 28. June 11, 18, 25. July 16, 23, 30. August 13, 20, 27.

Admission: $20/class plus the cost of painting surfaces

Instructor: Eileen Balboa

Dig Art!

Create and explore seeds, leaves, bugs, and more! Investigate the world around you this July at the Dietrich. Based on the Everhart’s exhibit, Art of the Land, learn about and be inspired by the plants, animals, ground, and sky that make up our Pennsylvania terrain.

Mondays, July 7, 14, 21, 28. Ages 5 - 8: 10 - 11 am. Ages 9 - 12: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm.

Admission: Free

Instructor: Everhart Museum Educator

Digital Arts Camp, ages 8 - 13

Explore the arts through claymation, robotics, and special effects.

Monday - Friday, July 14 - 18 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm.

Admission: $50

Instructor: Rand Whipple of Box of Light Theatre.

Fantastical Inventamania Camp

Join us as we go on a Dr. Suess-like adventure where we learn all about inventions. We will create characters, stories and amazing inventions! We will learn about innovations that have changed our world and talk about what wonderful inventions we would like to invent in the future!

Monday - Friday, July 14 - 18 from 10:00 to noon

$50

Amy Colley and Michaela Moore

Far Out Fairy Tales Theatre and Arts Camp

Enter the world of fantasy and storytelling! Become a hero, a fairy, a sea monster or a mythical creature of your very own invention while we make up characters and myths! We will create sets, costumes, and tons of art projects that are all about fantasy and imagination!

Mondays - Fridays, June 23 - 27. Ages 5-12: 10:00-noon. Ages 3-5: 1:30-2:30

Ages 5-12: $50, Preschoolers: $35

Amy Colley and Michaela Moore

Intergenerational Quilting - Spring

"Reflections" - Learn quilting techniques as you experiment by designing a quilt with mirrors. This bold quilt design will add a dose of kaleidoscope magic with its sense of excitement and movement.

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

Admission: $6 per class, materials provided.

Instructors: Peggy Lane, Terry Keller, and Ingrid Rogler

Intergenerational Quilting - Summer

"Tea Gardens" - Learn quilting techniques as you create a charming tea cup quilt that will bring back memories of clinking cups and giggles of childhood friendships. Learn how to use fabrics to create different effects. For ages 13 and up.

Wednesdays, June 11 - July 30 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.

Admission: $6 per class; materials provided.

Instructors: Ingrid Rogler, Peggy Lane, and Terry Keller

Jammin' in a Jugband, ages 13 - adult

Join Timothy Walker and David Driskell, PCA rostered artists, as you create and make music with homemade instruments such as a washboard, washtub bass, spoons, whistles, saws, and a jug, as well as the conventional guitar, banjo, clarinet and saxophone. Find out that music is fun!

July 21, 22, 23, 25 from 1:00 - 2:15 at the Dietrich. Tuesday, July 22 from 3:00 - 4:00 pm at Tunkhannock's Senior Center

Admission: Free

Timothy Walker and David Driskel, PCA rostered artists

Jammin' in a Jugband, ages 6 - 12

Join our jugband as you create and make music with homemade instruments such as a washboard, washtub bass, spoons, whistles, saws and jug, as well as the conventional guitar, banjo, clarinet, and saxophone. Find out that music is fun!

July 21, 22, 23, 25 from 10:00 - 11:15 am.

Admission: Free

Instructors: David Driskell and Timothy Walker

Jewelry for Kids - Glass Fusing

Students will learn about glass fusing as they design and create two glass pieces which can be turned into jewelry - pendants or pins!

Tuesday, July 8th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm.

Admission: $25, materials provided.

Instructor: Esther Harmatz

Knit a Hat, ages 10 through adult

Learn how to knit a hat using round knitting needles. Choose from three hat styles. All materials are included.

Tuesdays, July 29 & August 12 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Admission: $20.

Instructor: Sarah Sidorek

Mehoopany Mixed Media, ages 5 -12

Students will learn about famous artists and create their own works using materials including clay, tempera, watercolors, collage, etc at the Mehoopany Outreach Studio (87 Main Street; Mehoopany, PA)

Wednesdays from 4:00 - 5:30 pm. Session 2 - May 7, 14, 21,28.

Admission $35 for each session of four classes.

Instructor: Steve Colley.

Mount Olympic Theater & Visual Arts Camp

Learn all about the Olympics, its orgins in ancient Greece and Beiing China in this unique camp that arrives just in time for the summer Olympics. Become an Olympic hero or super talented gymnast while creating a fabulous play! Plus make medals, trophies, laurel wreaths, togas, torches, and flags to celebrate this wonderful tradition and our fantastic country! Tons of fun and lots of learning! For ages 5 -12

Monday - Friday, August 11 - 15. Ages 5 -12: 10 am - noon. Preschoolers: 1:30 - 2:30 pm.

Admission: Ages 5 - 12: $50. Preschoolers: $35.

Instructors: Amy Colley & Michaela Moore.

Move Over Mr. Spielberg: Digital Film Making

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 edit, score, and output a short film in the course of a week. Script Writing Workshop - July 7, 8, 10 at 6:00 - 7:30 pm.Instructor: Ann Vitale. Admission: Free.Write a script for your digital film and be ready to start filming in your Move Over Mr. Spielberg project.

Monday - Friday, July 14 -18 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm.

Admission: $50.

Instructor: Rand Whipple, Box of Light Theatre

Open Studio for Painting, Drawing & Pottery

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

Tuesdays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm Session 3 - April 29, May 6, 13, 20. Session 4 - June 3, 10, 17, 24. Session 5 - August 5, 12, 19, 26.

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

Instructor: Steve Colley

Photography Workshop

Improve your photogrpahy skills with an experienced instructor. Students will meet a the Dietrich each week and then proceed to a variety of locations to photograph. Gain practical shooting experience along with personalized instruction.

Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Saturday, June 7 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm.

$75

Instructor: Kenny Ganz, Steamtown Historic Site Photographer

Pottery & Sculpture, ages 13 to adult

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

Mondays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Session 3 - April 28, May 5, 12, 19. Session 4 - June 2, 9, 16, 23. Session 5 - June 30, July 14, 21, 28. Session 6 - August 4, 11, 18, 25.

Admission: $50, materials provided.

Instructor: Steve Colley

Quilting for Kids - Spring

"Mamma Kitty" - Learn quilting techniques as you create a cat quilt. These quilted scrap cats hanve one orange ear, the other purple. For ages 6 and up

Wednesdays through May 28 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm.

Admission: $6 per class, materials provided.

Instructors: Terry Keller, Peggy Lane and Ingrid Rogler.

Quilting for Kids - Summer

"Tea for Two" - Learn quilting techniques as you create a charming teac cup quilt. Come with a friend, be a mom and me team, or bring any family member. Work on a quilt together or make your own. We'll end the class with a tea party.

Wednesdays, June 11 - July 30 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm.

Admission: $6 per class.

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

Woodwinds Master Class

David Driskell, a classically trained clarinet player, will conduct a woodwinds master class for all ages. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 to register.

Monday, July 21 from 2:30 - 3:30 pm.

Admission: Free

Instructor: David Driskell

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 Kids, ages 8 and up

Explore yoga postures, relaxation, and breathing techniques with Melissa Russo, certified yoga Ed. instructor, that will help calm the body, strengthen muscles, and stretch your mind. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel.

Wednesdays, July 30, August 6, 13, 20 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm.

Admission: $35.

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