Upcoming Events!

Lon Po Po: A Red Riding Hood Story from China

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock

Friday, September 9 at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 10 at 11 a.m.

A play performed by the Dietrich Children’s Theatre

Sponsored by: Pennsylvania Humanities Council

Out in the Chinese countryside, a father travels overnight to visit his three small children’s sick grandmother, or “po po”. He cautions his children not to open the door to anyone, as there might be a wolf, or “lon”, lurking about. But when there is a knock on the door late at night, is it their po po – or is it really an evil lon po po instead?

Tickets are available at the ticket booth of by calling 570-996-1500 while they last.

The End: Authorship, Nostalgia and the Beatles

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock

Wednesday, September 14 at 7:00 p.m.

Presented by: Kenneth Womack

Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Humanities Council

Through an audio- and video-oriented discussion, Beatles scholar Kenneth Womack brings the story of the Beatles vividly to life. Womack traces the group’s creative arc from their salad days in Liverpool to the mean streets of Hamburg, through Abbey Road, and to the twilight of their career. In an effort to communicate the power of the Beatles’ remarkable achievement, audiences investigate the origins of the group’s compositions, as well as the songwriting and recording practices that brought them to fruition. Through a carefully choreographed multimedia presentation, Womack reveals the ways in which the Beatles gave life to a musical synthesis that would change the world.

Call 570-996-1500 for reservations.

Fall 2011 Film Festival & Oktoberfest

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock

Oktoberfest Opening Night Gala – Friday, Sept. 16. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Tickets: $35 each. Reservations are required for opening night only – Call 570-996-1500 for tickets.

Come out to our first Oktoberfest Opening Night Gala. Bring your friends and enjoy food, film, beer, wine, desserts and good fun. The evening’s featured films include “Beginners” and “Midnight in Paris”. Food will be provided by Epicurean Delight, Twigs Restaurant & Café, Seasons Restaurant, and The Fireplace Restaurant. Nimble Hill Brewing Company’s new beer will be available as well as other microbrews. Reservations are required for Opening Night only. Call 570-996-1500 for tickets.

Fall 2011 Film Festival – Friday, Sept. 16 through Thursday, Sept. 29.

Film Festival Tickets: Matinee - $8; Evening - $9

Enjoy fourteen days of sixteen foreign, independent and art films. Visit www.dietrichtheater.com for festival movies and show times.

Okay. Now hear this! You just gotta see The Help! Honest. You do.

You really really do! It was a wonderful adaptation of the book by the

author, Kathryn Stockett and the director, Tate Taylor. Margie and I saw it

at its first matinee showing on Friday afternoon and I have to admit I had a

little trepidation when the lights went down, because I had so loved the

book and was afraid it might not be as good. But if any of you have those

thoughts, let me put your mind at rest. It’s a completely wonderful

adaptation. Of course, there are things left out because a three hundred

some odd page book would translate, if every single thing were included in

the film, to a move lasting between three and five hours! So some things

have been left out. But everything important is right there.

And listen, if you didn’t read the book that’s okay. You don’t need to

have read it. The movie is self-explanatory. It takes place in the early

Sixties in Jackson, Mississippi, one of the most violent and vicious areas

of the segregated South. It takes place at the time of the assassination

of civil rights leader Medgar Evers and it’s a story told from the point of

view of the African American women in service to the wealthy white women of

Jackson. Although the black women raise the babies of the white women,

oftentimes leaving their own babies in the care of others, the servants (The

Help) are treated in ways that, I assure you, will raise your blood

pressure to dangerous levels!

The cast is superb. There isn’t a single miscasting. It’s as if all

the women in the film were born to play those parts. Emma Stone is perfect

as "Skeeter," the young society girl fresh from four years at Old Miss, who

shines a light on the meanness of the society she was raised in. Viola

Davis is magnificent as Aibilene, the maid/nanny who is taking care of her

"last baby" before she will retire. Octavia Spencer is Minnie, the servant

with the sassy attitude who is falsely accused of theft because she isn’t

humble enough. Your heart breaks for these women, Aibilene who has lost her

son in an act of terrible racism, and Minnie who not only has white ladies

to deal with but an abusive husband. You cheer for them, you care deeply

about them. You feel ashamed that people could ever act the way they acted

in Jackson (and I’m sure in many parts of the country) and you want to think

it couldn’t happen again. Although just last week some teenagers in

Mississippi decided to go "kill themselves" some black man and they did,

unprovoked and viciously.

The movie will make you think, it will make you laugh and it might even

cause you to shed a tear or two. And really, you can’t hardly have more fun

than hating Miss Hilly (Bryce Dallas Howard) and laughing right out loud at

the performance of Sissy Spacek as the hateful Hilly’s Mum.

So, have I convinced you? You’ll just love it. I know you will. Don’

t miss it. You really need to see it on the big screen!

Want to be sure about seats on gala night? Call 996-1500 to reserve

now. Remember, you can choose your seats! Makes it a nice night, since the

earlier you call the better your seating will be.

So. We were sitting at the table having a staff meeting and all of a

sudden the building began to shake! I looked across the table and Fernie’s

soda was doing a little dance across the table top. At first we thought it

might be a truck or something so we went downstairs to see, but the street

was full of people saying – "Did you feel that? Did you? How strange!"

Wow! Never felt anything g like that before. Hope to never again! But it

sure was interesting!

See you at the Dietrich.

Rehearsals also started this past week for the Dietrich Children’s Theatre’s upcoming production of "Lon Po Po: A Little Red Riding Hood Story from China". It should be fantastic. I love the script, and Sarah Henn always does a beautiful job on costuming. Plus our ensemble of actors, including Rich Ryczak, David Swanson, Laurel Radzieski and Doreen Schottman, are so energetic. Kids will love to see the similarities and differences between the Chinese version of this beloved folk tale and the Little Red Riding Hood tale that they are familiar with. During the play, kids will learn a few Chinese words and interact with the cast of characters. Performances will be held on Friday, September 9 at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and Saturday, September 10 at 11 a.m. After each show, storyteller Fiona Powell and the actors will have a question and answer session with the audience. And the best part is that admission is free thanks to funding from the Pennsylvania Humanities Council. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 to reserve your free tickets, or you can pick them up at the ticket booth while supplies last.

Dietrich fall classes will start up the week following "Lon Po Po". Visit www.dietrichtheater.com for a full slate of classes for all ages. In September, you will notice, that we are offering pottery and sculpture courses for all ages at the Dietrich. From little artists and their moms, dads, and grandparents, to school age children, to adults, everyone will have the opportunity to experience working with clay. In Sculpting Together, children ages 3 and 4 and their adults will create sculptures and begin working with clay on a potter’s wheel. Preschoolers in Young at Art will also explore a variety of methods of working with clay. Students ages 5 to 8 years old will learn hand-building and sculpting techniques and will learn to throw pots on potter’s wheels. In the adult and teen class, participants will learn techniques for working with clay and will have the opportunity to make hand-built pottery, decorative chargers, decorative tiles, vases, mugs and teapots. Call 570-996-1500 for class schedules and to register.

Oh, and don’t forget to make reservations for our upcoming Oktoberfest Opening Night Gala on September 16. You won’t want to miss out on great film, food, beer, wine and fun. Tickets are $35 each. Call 570-996-1500 for tickets and visit www.dietrichtheater.com for a complete listing of film festival movies and show times.

Movie Times: (570)836-1022

	Upcoming Events! Lon Po Po: A Red Riding Hood Story from China At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock Friday, September 9 at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 10 at 11 a.m. A play performed by the Dietrich Children’s Theatre Admission: Free Sponsored by: Pennsylvania Humanities Council Out in the Chinese countryside, a father travels overnight to visit his three small children’s sick grandmother, or “po po”. He cautions his children not to open the door to anyone, as there might be a wolf, or “lon”, lurking about. But when there is a knock on the door late at night, is it their po po – or is it really an evil lon po po instead? Tickets are available at the ticket booth of by calling 570-996-1500 while they last. The End: Authorship, Nostalgia and the Beatles At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock Wednesday, September 14 at 7:00 p.m. Presented by: Kenneth Womack Admission: Free Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Humanities Council Through an audio- and video-oriented discussion, Beatles scholar Kenneth Womack brings the story of the Beatles vividly to life. Womack traces the group’s creative arc from their salad days in Liverpool to the mean streets of Hamburg, through Abbey Road, and to the twilight of their career. In an effort to communicate the power of the Beatles’ remarkable achievement, audiences investigate the origins of the group’s compositions, as well as the songwriting and recording practices that brought them to fruition. Through a carefully choreographed multimedia presentation, Womack reveals the ways in which the Beatles gave life to a musical synthesis that would change the world. Call 570-996-1500 for reservations. Fall 2011 Film Festival & Oktoberfest At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock Oktoberfest Opening Night Gala – Friday, Sept. 16. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $35 each. Reservations are required for opening night only – Call 570-996-1500 for tickets. Come out to our first Oktoberfest Opening Night Gala. Bring your friends and enjoy food, film, beer, wine, desserts and good fun. The evening’s featured films include “Beginners” and “Midnight in Paris”. Food will be provided by Epicurean Delight, Twigs Restaurant & Café, Seasons Restaurant, and The Fireplace Restaurant. Nimble Hill Brewing Company’s new beer will be available as well as other microbrews. Reservations are required for Opening Night only. Call 570-996-1500 for tickets. Fall 2011 Film Festival – Friday, Sept. 16 through Thursday, Sept. 29. Film Festival Tickets: Matinee - $8; Evening - $9 Enjoy fourteen days of sixteen foreign, independent and art films. Visit www.dietrichtheater.com for festival movies and show times.
www.DietrichTheater.com Friday, August 26, 2011
At The Dietrich by Hildy Morgan Okay. Now hear this! You just gotta see The Help! Honest. You do. You really really do! It was a wonderful adaptation of the book by the author, Kathryn Stockett and the director, Tate Taylor. Margie and I saw it at its first matinee showing on Friday afternoon and I have to admit I had a little trepidation when the lights went down, because I had so loved the book and was afraid it might not be as good. But if any of you have those thoughts, let me put your mind at rest. It’s a completely wonderful adaptation. Of course, there are things left out because a three hundred some odd page book would translate, if every single thing were included in the film, to a move lasting between three and five hours! So some things have been left out. But everything important is right there. And listen, if you didn’t read the book that’s okay. You don’t need to have read it. The movie is self-explanatory. It takes place in the early Sixties in Jackson, Mississippi, one of the most violent and vicious areas of the segregated South. It takes place at the time of the assassination of civil rights leader Medgar Evers and it’s a story told from the point of view of the African American women in service to the wealthy white women of Jackson. Although the black women raise the babies of the white women, oftentimes leaving their own babies in the care of others, the servants (The Help) are treated in ways that, I assure you, will raise your blood pressure to dangerous levels! The cast is superb. There isn’t a single miscasting. It’s as if all the women in the film were born to play those parts. Emma Stone is perfect as "Skeeter," the young society girl fresh from four years at Old Miss, who shines a light on the meanness of the society she was raised in. Viola Davis is magnificent as Aibilene, the maid/nanny who is taking care of her "last baby" before she will retire. Octavia Spencer is Minnie, the servant with the sassy attitude who is falsely accused of theft because she isn’t humble enough. Your heart breaks for these women, Aibilene who has lost her son in an act of terrible racism, and Minnie who not only has white ladies to deal with but an abusive husband. You cheer for them, you care deeply about them. You feel ashamed that people could ever act the way they acted in Jackson (and I’m sure in many parts of the country) and you want to think it couldn’t happen again. Although just last week some teenagers in Mississippi decided to go "kill themselves" some black man and they did, unprovoked and viciously. The movie will make you think, it will make you laugh and it might even cause you to shed a tear or two. And really, you can’t hardly have more fun than hating Miss Hilly (Bryce Dallas Howard) and laughing right out loud at the performance of Sissy Spacek as the hateful Hilly’s Mum. So, have I convinced you? You’ll just love it. I know you will. Don’ t miss it. You really need to see it on the big screen! Want to be sure about seats on gala night? Call 996-1500 to reserve now. Remember, you can choose your seats! Makes it a nice night, since the earlier you call the better your seating will be. So. We were sitting at the table having a staff meeting and all of a sudden the building began to shake! I looked across the table and Fernie’s soda was doing a little dance across the table top. At first we thought it might be a truck or something so we went downstairs to see, but the street was full of people saying – "Did you feel that? Did you? How strange!" Wow! Never felt anything g like that before. Hope to never again! But it sure was interesting! See you at the Dietrich.	Now Showing www.dietrichtheater.com/movie or (570)836-1022 for times THE HELP August 19, 2011 - September 1, 2011 Don't Be Afraid of the Dark August 26, 2011 - September 1, 2011 The Rise of the Planet of the Apes August 5, 2011 - September 1, 2011 SPY KIDS in 2D August 19, 2011 - September 1, 2011 Coming Soon www.dietrichtheater.com/preview or (570)836-1022 for times Events www.dietrichtheater.com/event or (570)996-1500 to reserve Lon Po Po: A Red Riding Hood Story from China September 9, 2011 - September 10, 2011 The End: Authorship, Nostalgia and the Beatles September 14, 2011 Fall 2011 Film Festival & Oktoberfest September 16, 2011 How to Collect Antique Quilts October 1, 2011 Classical Guitar Music from Argentina October 2, 2011 Bus Trip to Grey Towers, Dingman's Ferry & Milford October 12, 2011 Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories October 14, 2011 - October 15, 2011 Semi-Public Executions - A Lecture October 19, 2011 Barbershop Vocal Clinic October 29, 2011 - November 12, 2011 Sister Act on Broadway - Bus Trip November 2, 2011 Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears November 11, 2011 - November 12, 2011 Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas December 2, 2011 - December 3, 2011 Dietrich Radio Players Performance December 7, 2011 It's a Wonderful Life December 13, 2011 - December 13, 2011 Classes www.dietrichtheater.com/class or (570)996-1500 to enroll All About Pottery & Sculpture, ages 5-8 September 16, 2011 - October 7, 2011 Bearing Creative Fruit! ages 5-12 October 4, 2011 - October 25, 2011 Drawing and Painting, ages 5 to 8 October 14, 2011 - November 4, 2011 Drawing from Life, ages 9 to 12 October 27, 2011 - December 8, 2011 From the Easel: Oil Painting September 15, 2011 - October 20, 2011 Holiday Camp, ages 6 to 12 December 27, 2011 - December 29, 2011 Painting Together, ages 3 & 4 October 14, 2011 - November 4, 2011 Quilting for Kids, ages 6 and up September 14, 2011 - December 14, 2011 Sculpting Together, ages 3 & 4 September 16, 2011 - October 7, 2011 Trash to Treasures November 11, 2011 - December 9, 2011 Trash to Treasures Together, ages 3 & 4 November 11, 2011 - December 9, 2011 Young at Art: Painting for Preschoolers October 13, 2011 - November 3, 2011 Young at Art - Sculpting for Preschoolers September 15, 2011 - October 6, 2011 Young at Art - Trash to Treasures for Preschoolers November 10, 2011 - December 8, 2011 Intergenerational Quilting September 14, 2011 - December 14, 2011 Open Studio/ Portfolio Prep September 13, 2011 - November 29, 2011 Acting Workshop October 6, 2011 - November 10, 2011 Create a Felted Scarf September 27, 2011 - October 11, 2011 Decorative Painting August 31, 2011 - December 14, 2011 Easy Beads: Create in Clay October 3, 2011 Golden Days of Radio Players October 4, 2011 - December 6, 2011 Introduction to Stained Glass November 15, 2011 Jewelry Making Basics December 5, 2011 Jewelry Making: Intro to Glass Fusing October 24, 2011 - November 7, 2011 Knit a Slouchy Hat October 18, 2011 - November 1, 2011 Mosaic Design October 26, 2011 - December 7, 2011 Photography for Beginners September 12, 2011 - October 3, 2011 Photoshop 101 October 5, 2011 - November 16, 2011 Pottery & Sculpture April 4, 2011 - September 12, 2011 Yoga for You April 13, 2011 - August 31, 2011	Live at The Dietrich by Erica Rogler This past Wednesday’s Gathering of Singers and Songwriters 10 was quite a celebration. We were delighted that so many of you came out to enjoy the evening. The Dietrich was just filled with glorious music from instrumentals on the banjo, fiddle and guitar by Jay Smar to George Wesley’s reggae inspired tunes, to Kate Jordan’s humor in "These Last Few Pounds", to KJ Wagner’s positive message in her upbeat songs, to Donna Hill’s songs about perseverance. And of course, Lorne Clarke and Tom Flannery entertained us with their lively banter and amazing lyrics. Their songs, inspired by family members’ struggles with Alzheimer’s disease, were especially moving. We would like to thank Tom, Lorne, Jay, George, Kate, Donna and KJ for being so generous to us with their time and talent. This year’s concert was the best ever! Rehearsals also started this past week for the Dietrich Children’s Theatre’s upcoming production of "Lon Po Po: A Little Red Riding Hood Story from China". It should be fantastic. I love the script, and Sarah Henn always does a beautiful job on costuming. Plus our ensemble of actors, including Rich Ryczak, David Swanson, Laurel Radzieski and Doreen Schottman, are so energetic. Kids will love to see the similarities and differences between the Chinese version of this beloved folk tale and the Little Red Riding Hood tale that they are familiar with. During the play, kids will learn a few Chinese words and interact with the cast of characters. Performances will be held on Friday, September 9 at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and Saturday, September 10 at 11 a.m. After each show, storyteller Fiona Powell and the actors will have a question and answer session with the audience. And the best part is that admission is free thanks to funding from the Pennsylvania Humanities Council. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 to reserve your free tickets, or you can pick them up at the ticket booth while supplies last. Dietrich fall classes will start up the week following "Lon Po Po". Visit www.dietrichtheater.com for a full slate of classes for all ages. In September, you will notice, that we are offering pottery and sculpture courses for all ages at the Dietrich. From little artists and their moms, dads, and grandparents, to school age children, to adults, everyone will have the opportunity to experience working with clay. In Sculpting Together, children ages 3 and 4 and their adults will create sculptures and begin working with clay on a potter’s wheel. Preschoolers in Young at Art will also explore a variety of methods of working with clay. Students ages 5 to 8 years old will learn hand-building and sculpting techniques and will learn to throw pots on potter’s wheels. In the adult and teen class, participants will learn techniques for working with clay and will have the opportunity to make hand-built pottery, decorative chargers, decorative tiles, vases, mugs and teapots. Call 570-996-1500 for class schedules and to register. Oh, and don’t forget to make reservations for our upcoming Oktoberfest Opening Night Gala on September 16. You won’t want to miss out on great film, food, beer, wine and fun. Tickets are $35 each. Call 570-996-1500 for tickets and visit www.dietrichtheater.com for a complete listing of film festival movies and show times.
Movie Times: (570)836-1022 General Information: (570)996-1500