At The Dietrich

By
Hildy Morgan

Okay. Let’s get to the movies right away so then we can talk about the good stuff.

The movies are the same - - one more week for Penguins and the same for Wedding Crashers. Here’s the scoop on them: they’re terrific! March of the Penguins is a simply spectacular movie, so if you’re one of the three people in the known universe who’s missed it, come to the Dietrich and give it a whirl. Need to tell cute anecdote here. John Hovan was sitting behind a grandma and her five or six year old grandbaby. In one scene a mamma penguin slips and falls (she’s okay) and goes down with a thud and makes a little grunt sound. The little boy tugged at his grandmother’s sleeve and said “What did she say, Grandma?” John leaned forward and said “She said ‘ouch’.” The little one said “Oh”, as if a talking penguin made perfect sense to him. So bring the kids and come see this wondrous nature documentary before it’s gone. And Wedding Crashers is a raunchy, funny, silly bit of hilarity. Much more fun to see in a theater where everyone is laughing. Don’t see this on DVD at home alone! That is no way to see a comedy. (But, you know that, don’t you?)

Okay. To the good stuff. Guess who is going to be with us September 30, gala night of the fall film festival? Our Jeffrey!!!! Is that cool or what? He’s going to bring his spectacular film, A Sidewalk Astronomer, and introduce it and then answer questions after and then, for the film buffs among us, he’s going to have breakfast the next day at the Prince with as many of you as would like to ask him whatever about the industry. We are beyond thrilled. Remember when Robert May came and talked all about his film company? That was infinitely exciting, because sometimes we lose sight of the fact that good filmmaking has, at its core, a unique and deeply felt vision.

Jeffrey’s film, about astronomer John Dobson (inventor of the Dobsonian mount that opened up the entire field of amateur astronomy to the average Joe) is a fascinating film. The Dietrich dames saw it about three weeks ago and although we are all completely different in our outlooks on life and our hobbies (outside the movies, of course) and what interests us, we were all totally enchanted by the movie. In fact, I’ve told my husband that when birthday time rolls around, I want a Dobsonian telescope. (What better place to view the stars than the heavenly skies of South Auburn?) In fact, to a lady, we all fell in love with the ninety year old Dobson who, when talking about the vast and unfathomable universe, refers to God as “the exterior decorator.”

And along with Jeffrey’s film (which will show second that night, after the fabulous Epicurean dessert) will be Ladies in Lavender, starring Judy Densch and Maggie Smith, two of the most fascinating old broads on film today. It’s quirky, uplifting, ever so British, and a wonderful time.

Food will be provided by five area restaurants - - we decided that going out of town for food not only made it too skimpy but also defeated one of the purposes of introducing out-of-towners to our wonderful restaurants. The restaurants are Carriage Inn, Bogey’s at Shadowbrook, The Prince Hotel, Remington’s and Twigs. The food will be very, very abundant - - trust me, the wine will flow freely and the dessert will look like a cruise ship. Plus you get two terrific movies and time to meet the man who brings all these incredible films into the Dietrich.

Because know this - - no other film buyer would book in these festivals for us. It takes an enormous amount of work and time and patience to do this. He does it because he loves small town theaters (he ran one once) and he loves fine films.

Make your reservations now. We know this will sell out and we don’t want you to miss Jeffrey. 996-1500. It will be one of those nights we’ll cherish forever.

Next week I’ll tell you what the other twelve films will be. They’re soooo good!

See you at the Dietrich.

Live at The Dietrich

By
Erica Rogler

Tonight, Wednesday, August 17th at 7:30 pm, the Dietrich will host its fourth annual Gathering of Singers and Songwriters. Join us as Tom Flannery, Shawn Z., Jay Smar, and Lorne Clarke perform rock and folk music as a group and as soloists. There are still tickets available, which will be sold at the door. Tickets are $5.00 each.

Then on Wednesday, August 24th at 7:30 pm, Tennessee HeartStrings Band will play at the Dietrich. I encourage you to reserve your tickets now for this amazing bluegrass concert. Last year we were sold out. Their tight vocal harmonies, energetic stage performances, and crowd pleasing mix of traditional and original acoustic music is something to experience. Advance tickets at $10 are available and can be reserved by calling 570-996-1500.

In other cultural news, the Dietrich’s new Fall 2005 brochure is here! Our new classes are already posted on www.dietrichtheater.com, but I would also invite you to call the theater at 570-996-1500 in order to receive your own brochure in the mail. Now, let me tell you about some of our new fall classes and programs.

On Thursdays nights from 7:00 – 8:30 pm starting September 15 to November 3rd learn how to make tiles in “Tile Making”. Steve Colley from Colley Tile Works will lead students through the process of creating their own handmade tiles from design, to the mold-making process, printing, firing, and glazing. If you would like to see some of Steve’s tile work visit the Lizza Gallery in Tunkhannock or stop by the Dietrich. This is definitely a unique opportunity. Admission to the class is $200.00 and includes all materials. Preregistration for this class is required. Call 570-996-1500 to sign up.

On Friday, September 9th and 16th from 7:00-9:00 pm, the Dietrich will be holding auditions for a comedy improv troupe, “Improv at the Dietrich”. Auditions will be held in the Dietrich’s new Peg Fassett Performance Studio. Come try out for a part! If you have a quick wit and can think on your feet, you might have what it takes. We are looking for four men and four women to create this troupe under the direction of Gregg Childress. Call 570-996-1500 for more information.

Later this fall, we will also offer a new Jewelry Making Class- Bead Crocheting and a “Painting on Glass” workshop. We will also continue some of our favorite ongoing classes for adults including– Pottery & Sculpture, Open Studio for Painting, Drawing, and Pottery, Golden Days of Radio Players Group, Decorative Painting, Writers Group, and yoga.

New classes for kids include, Jewelry for Kids in September, Young at Art –Preschool Art, and Discovering Great Artists, which is a mixed media class for children ages 5 –12. We also will be offering a Pantomime workshop with Rand Whipple of Box of Light Theatre which is intergenerational for kids ages 8 to adults. We will also continue to offer Everhart classes, Mommy and Me Mixed Media, Quilting for Kids, Young at Art and more!

Kindermusik classes will also be held at the Dietrich this fall. Starting the week of September 15th, Tonya St. Clair will be offering “Village” and “Our Time” Kindermusik classes. “Our Time” is designed for children 1 ½ - 3 ½ years of age. With a parent or caregiver, children enjoy singing, moving, listening, interacting socially and playing instruments each week. “Village”, for children newborn to 1 ½ years of age, incorporates the most current research on early childhood development and provides families a special place for learning and connecting with other families through music and movement. Call Tonya at 945-5098 for more information.

More than the Movies at the Dietrich Theater

Acting for Adults II, ages 16 and up

Students will add to their "toolbox" by focusing on the physical life of their characters. Students will strengthen their technique, and learn how to apply their skills to material that is more complex and stylistic. This class session will culminate in a showcase of students work open to the public. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 to register.

Tuesdays, July 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Cost: $60 for the six-week session.

Instructor: Sara Lane, M.F.A. in Acting from the National Theatre Conservancy

Decorative Painting for Adults, age 13 and up, Day Sessions

Learn the skills and techniques of decorative painting as you create decorative pieces for your home or to give as gifts. All levels of experience welcome. Call 570-996-1500 to register.

Wednesdays, August 3 -31. September 7-28. October 12 - November 16, November 30 - December 14 from noon - 3:00 pm

Cost: $15 per lesson + cost of painting surface

Instructor: Eileen Balboa

Decorative Painting for Adults, ages 13 and up, Summer Night Sessions

Try your hand at painting decorative pieces for your home or to give as gifts. All levels of experience welcome. Call 570-996-1500 to register

Thursdays, August 11, 18. 6:30 - 9:30 pm

Cost: $15 per lesson + cost of painting surface

Instructor: Eileen Balboa

Discovering Great Artists, ages 5-8

Mixed media for children ages 5-8. The art activities in each four-week session are designed to expand the creative experience and awareness of young artists in all aspects of the visual arts through drawing, painting, printing, and sculpture.

Fridays from 4:00-5:30 pm. Session 1 - September 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7. Session 2 - October 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4. Session 3 - November 11, 18, Dec. 2, 9.

Admission is $30 per session.

Instructors: Amy and Steve Colley, M.F.A., B.F.A.

Discovering Great Artists, ages 9-12

Mixed Media for children. The art activities in each four week session are designed to expand the creative experience and awareness of young artists in all aspects of the visual arts through drawing, painting, printing, and sculpture.

Thursdays from 4:00-5:30 pm. Session 1 - September 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6. Session 2 - October 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3. Session 3 - November 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8.

Admission is $30 per session.

Instructors: Steve and Amy Colley, B.F.A., M.F.A.

Drawing Knights, Princesses, and Dragons, ages 8-12

In this camp, students ages 8-12 will learn about medieval times as they create their own knights, princesses, and dragons story and illustrate it. Call 570-996-1500 to register.

Monday, August 22-Friday, August 26 from 10:00-11:30 am

Admission is $45.00

Instructor: Amy Colley, M.F.A.

Everhart Modern Art Experiments, grades 4-6.

Got Art? The Everhart returns to the Dietrich this fall to let you get your creative juices flowing as we play with paints, pastels, and colors and learn about modern art!

Tuesdays, October 4 -October 25 from 3:45 - 5:00 pm.

Admission is free.

Instructors: 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". Call 570-996-1500 for more information.

Tuesdays, October 11 - December 6 from 7:00-8:30 pm

Admission is free.

Instructor: Valerie Paulus

Holiday Camp, ages 6 and up

Young artists will become familiar with pottery, drawing, and painting as well as famous artists in those fields in this holiday camp. Enjoy one day of camp or explore the arts in all three days. Call 570-996-1500 to register.

December 27 from 9:30 -11:00 am - Pottery. December 28 from 9:30 - 11:00 am - Drawing. December 29 from 9:30 - 11:00 am - Painting.

Admission is $15 per class or $30 for all three classes.

Instructors: Steve and Amy Colley, M.F.A., B.F.A.

Intergenerational Quilting, for all ages.

A Study in Color - Following a series of simple exercises, students will explore color in a new way. A sampler will be created by studying 6" blocks. You will rethink how you use color in your next quilt after taking this class. For beginners and advanced quilters.

Wednesdays, September 14 - December 14 from 6:00-7:30 pm.

Admission is $6.00 per class. All materials will be provided.

Instructors: Ingrid Rogler, Peggy Lane, Terri Keller.

Jewelry for Kids, ages 8 and up

September 13th - Make a Necklace.-Choose from a large selection of beads and learn how to knot them into your own jute necklace.September 27th - Learn how to bend wire and crimp beads to make your own pierced earrings and bracelet.

Tuesdays, September 13 and 27 from 3:30-5:00 pm

Admission is $7.00 per class.

Instructor: Sarah Sidorek

Jewelry Making - Bead Crocheting

Here is your opportunity to learn crochet with seed beads. In this class, you will be shown how to bead crochet a key fob. With this skill, you then can make bracelets and necklaces.

Wednesday, November 2 from 7:00-9:00 pm.

Admission is $35.00. All materials will be provided.

Instructor: Jeanne Browning

Kindermusik with Tonya

Classes begin the week of September 12, 2005."Our Time" is designed for children ages 1 1/2 - 3 1/2 years of age. With a parent or caregiver, children enjoy singing, moving, listening and interacting socially, and playing instruments each week."Village", for children newborn to 1 1/2 years of age, incorporates the most current research on early childhood development and provides families a special place for learning and connecting with other families through music and movement.

Classes begin the week of September 12. Village classes: Tuesdays 9:15 am & Saturdays 10:15 am. Our Time classes: Tuesdays 10:15 am & Saturdays 11:15 am.

Call Tonya at 570-945-5098 for more information and to register.

Instructor: Tonya St. Clair

Kindermusik with Tonya

Classes begin the week of September 12, 2005."Our Time" is designed for children ages 1 1/2 - 3 1/2 years of age. With a parent or caregiver, children enjoy singing, moving, listening and interacting socially, and playing instruments each week."Village", for children newborn to 1 1/2 years of age, incorporates the most current research on early childhood development and provides families a special place for learning and connecting with other families through music and movement.

Classes begin the week of September 12. Village classes: Tuesdays 9:15 am & Saturdays 10:15 am. Our Time classes: Tuesdays 10:15 am & Saturdays 11:15 am.

Call Tonya at 570-945-5098 for more information and to register.

Instructor: Tonya St. Clair

Mommy & Me Mixed Media, ages 3 and 4

Young artists and their Moms, Dads, or grandparents have the opportunity to engage in projects that encourage critical thinking and problem solving skills as they explore drawing, painting, paper, and sculpture.

Mondays, noon -12:45 pm. Session 1 - September 12, 19, 26, October 3. Session 2 - October 10, 17, 24, 31. November 7, 14, 21, Dec. 5.

Admission is $25 per session.

Instructor: Amy Colley, B.F.A., M.F.A.

Open Studio

Students of all ages and levels of experience will have the opportunity to work at thier own pace and medium of their choice with instructor Steve Colley. A model will be provided for an additional fee if the group chooses. Please call 570-996-1500 to register.

Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm. August 9, 16, 23, 30.

Cost: $30 per child, $45 per adult per session

Instructor: Steve Colley, B.F.A., M.F.A.

Open Studio for Painting, Drawing and Pottery

Students of all ages and levels of experience will have the opportunity to work at their own pace and medium of their choice with instructor Steve Colley. A model will be provided for an additional fee, if the group chooses.

Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30 pm. Session 1 - September 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4. Session 2 - October 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1. Session 3 - November 8, 15, 22, 29.

Admission is $30 per child and $45 per adult.

Instructor: Steve Colley, M.F.A.

Painting on Glass for Adults, ages 13 and up

Learn the basics of painting on glass. Design your own wine glass set for your home or to give as a gift. Register by calling 570-996-1500.

Wednesday, November 16 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm.

Admission is $15.00 plus the cost of your painting surface.

Instructor: Sharon McArdle

Pantomime, ages 8 to adult

Learn how to tell a story without words. Rand will teach students ages 8 and up a series of mime techniques, as well as moonwalking and invisible walls. In pantomime you will learn how to focus your coordination and concentration to communicate without words. This class will culminate with a Christmas in Our Hometown performance of "Weird, Wild and Wonderful - A Look at the Holiday Season" with Box of Light Theatre.

November 1,7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, Dec. 6, 7, 8, 9. Afternoon Session - 4:30 -6:00 pm. Evening Session - 7:00 -8:30 pm.

Admission is $60.00

Instructor: Rand Whipple, Box of Light Theatre

Pottery & Sculpture

This class is designed for students of all levels of experience. Students will work on pottery wheels and learn hand building and sculpture techniques. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 to register

Mondays, 7:00-8:30 pm. Session 1 - August 8, 15, 22, 29. Session 2 - September 12, 19, ,26, October 3. Session 3 - October 10, 17, 24, 31. Session 4 - November 7, 14, 21, 28.

$45 for four classes

Instructor: Steve Colley, B.F.A., M.F.A.

Quilting for Kids, ages 6 and up

Maple Medley - Create a Maple Leaf quilt sampler. The more you sew, the move leaves you collect. Let nature teach us about color and learn about the beautiful maple trees that grow here.

Wednesdays, September 14 to December 14 from 3:30-5:00 pm

Admission is $6.00 per class. All materials are provided.

Instructors: Ingrid Rogler, Peggy Lane, Gloria Eastwood, Mary Louise Dodge, and Terri Keller.

Theatre and Visual Arts Camp - Knights, Princesses, & Dragons

Theater and art activities centered around medieval times.

Ages 5-12: Monday, August 8 - Friday, August 12 from 10 am - noon. Ages 4 and 5: Tuesday, August 9 - Thursday, August 11 from 12:30 - 1:30 pm

Cost: $45 for ages 5 - 12, $30 for ages 4 and 5

Instructors: Amy Colley and Michaela Moore

Tile Making

Steve Colley of Colley Tile Works will lead students through the process of creating their own handmade tiles from design, the mold making process, printing, firing, and glazing.

Thursdays, September 15 to November 3 from 7:00-8:30 pm.

Admission is $200. All materials are provided.

Instructor: Steve Colley, M.F.A., B.F.A.

Writers Group

Love to write? The group celebrates all different types of writing styles and formats. Join at any time. Admission is free.

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

Admission is free.

group format - no instructor

Yoga for You

Accomodations will be made for beginners, experienced practitioners, and those with special needs. 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.

Instructor: Melissa Russo: Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor

Yoga for You at Night!

Accomodations will be made for beginners, experienced practitioners, and those with special needs. Call 570-996-1500 to confirm dates. Please bring yoga mat or beach towel.

Mondays through October from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

$10 per class

Instructor: Mary Frances Giodano, certified Hatha yoga instructor

Yoga for You -Saturdays

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

Saturdays, through December from 10:00 am -11:00 am

Admission is $10 per class.

Instructor: Mary Frances Giordano, certified Hatha yoga instructor

Young at Art - Preschool Art, ages 4 and 5

Preschoolers will have the opportunity to engage in projects that encourage critical thinking and problem solving skills as they explore drawing, painting, paper & sculpture.

Thursdays, noon - 12:45 pm. Session 1 - September 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6. Session 2 - October 13, 20, 27, November 3. Session 3 - November 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8.

Admission is $25 per session.

Instructor: Amy Colley, B.F.A., M.F.A.