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Thursday, March 31, 2011

Auditions for ALICE IN WONDERLAND

HUB PRODUCTIONS will be offering a great theatre opportunity to our youth this spring!

AUDITION NOTICE

FOR

"ALICE IN WONDERLAND”



Auditions/Registration is Thursday April 14th from 4pm-6pm at the Dwight Public Library. Please prepare a short song, poem, or nursery rhyme. If you are a little shy, auditions are EXTREMELY non-pressure and fun! There are many speaking and non-speaking roles to choose from


Free - Students JK – Gr. 8


We acknowledge the support of the Government of Ontario through the Programs and Services Branch of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture



AUDITION NOTICE

FOR

"WILLY WONKA”



Auditions/Registration is Tuesday April 19th from 4pm-6pm at the Baysville Public Library. Please prepare a short song, poem, or nursery rhyme. If you are a little shy, auditions are EXTREMELY non-pressure and fun! There are many speaking and non-speaking roles to choose from


Free - Ages JK – Gr. 8


We acknowledge the support of the Government of Ontario through the Programs and Services Branch of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture





HUB-abaloo!

HUB PRODUCTIONS

“TRIPLE THREAT”

PERFORMING ARTS

SHOW PROGRAM



A Specialized “Dramatic” Experience
for Students JK – Gr. 8.



HUB Productions “Triple Threat” Show Program Description



Here's a chance for all you drama and musical theatre lovers to be in a play! These "Triple Threat" shows involve instruction in the three main focuses of the performing arts: acting, singing, and dancing! Under the direction of Amy Bridle and her skilled staff all performers will have the opportunity to further develop their vocal, acting, and movement skills. On the first day of the program you will be cast in one of Disney’s Classic Musicals and that’s just where the fun begins!!! In 10-weeks at “Triple Threat” we work on stage presence, explore character, learn music & choreography, and finally bring a full musical to life creating a final show that is guaranteed to bring down the house!



Specifically, this Spring 2011 Library Program will culminate in a public performance of Alice in Wonderland & Willy Wonka. Parents, friends, and family are invited to attend the performance at the Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre in Bracebridge to witness everything the performers have learned throughout the program.



Show Descriptions:



DWIGHT - ‘Alice in Wonderland’

Join Alice's madcap adventures in Wonderland as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with the Tweedles, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar, and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game! Roles are plentiful, including three Cheshire Cats and dozens of other wonderfully wacky characters. This fast-paced stage adaptation of Alice in Wonderland features updated dialogue and new arrangements of such classic Disney songs as "I'm Late," "The Un-birthday Song" and "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah."



BAYSVILLE - ‘Willy Wonka’

Join Charlie Bucket and the Oompa-Loompa’s as we tour Willy Wonka’s famous chocolate factory! Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of “Charlie and The Chocolate Factory”, which features the songs from the classic family film "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." The memorable score features “The Candy Man”, “Pure Imagination”, “Oompa Loompa” and ”I Want it Now”.



PROGRAMS INCLUDE...

Instruction and Direction by HUB Productions and the Rene Caisse Theatre’s Artistic Director Amy Bridle and her talented staff.

Program hours - 4:00pm – 6pm.

All supplies, use of scripts and song booklets, and a personal CD of show songs to practice with at home. The show experience also comes with full costumes!

The opportunity to perform at a state-of-the-art theatre, with professional lighting, sound systems and dressing rooms.

Option to purchase a professionally edited DVD copy of your child’s performance for $20. DVD will be delivered to your home one week after the show.

Free Cast Party! The kids will enjoy a pizza lunch and goody party at the Dress Rehearsal before their final public performance in June!



Who & What is HUB Productions???


HUB Production’s Performing Arts Programs are designed to give students performance experience, build self-esteem and give a sense of accomplishment, but most of all we have FUN!!!


Each session works with all skill levels. Amy Bridle who holds her Master’s in Acting and Direction from York University provides direction and instruction. She has been teaching and acting professionally for over 10 years. Our support instructors are other industry professionals and senior high school or college age students who have advanced singing, dance and acting skills.


Our programs are a great place for everyone, from beginners to advanced, who wish to experience all aspects of theatre, film, music, dance, and acting. HUB is a place in which everyone is accepted and knows it. It is a place where you escape the real world. It is a place where you feel at home after only a day. It is a place where you wait the WHOLE year to return to the stage for that final show! HUB is a place that will change your life forever!!!


The benefits of our show experience include: small class sizes, professional instruction, and a safe, fun, creative environment. Drama instruction builds confidence, increases creativity, and teaches social and public speaking skills. The skills learned in the program can be applied throughout all walks of life! So, whether you are looking to pursue acting, singing, or dancing as a career, an exciting hobby, or a once in a lifetime experience, this program will blow your socks off! Step into the spotlight and joins us!



HUB BIO & CONTACT INFO:

Established in 2004 by Artistic Director, Amy Bridle, HUB Productions is a year-round Performing Arts Education Company for students ages 3 through 19. We offer a wide range of non-competitive performing arts activities in a fun, friendly, and specialized show and day camp setting. We are located in the ‘Heart of Muskoka’ at the Rene M. Caisse Theatre in Bracebridge, Ontario. Our areas of specialization include: theatre; rock, pop, country, classical & Broadway music; choreography & dance; filmmaking & acting for television; and improv & sketch comedy.



hubproduction@gmail.com

(705) 205-0090

www.renemcaissetheatre.ca





Step into the Spotlight, This Is Your Chance To SHINE!

Space is Limited so Call or Email and Register Today!

Amy Bridle, Artistic Director















Saturday, March 5, 2011

We are SO Resourceful


Libraries are about so much more than checking out a book... although that's always good.


Libraries are the centre, the hub of the community, and we've got resources that will help you with your homework, help you teach your child to read, help you with your garden, genealogical research, direct you to information to help fix your car, or fix your career...


You can access government information through us, as well as magazines and business publications.


We also provide resources for audio books... we could go on and on. In fact, if you go to our On Line Resources section, we DO go on and on.






Gee, there's nothing on TV...


How true... all those channels, and so little worth watching. Still, your library has ridden to the rescue. We have DVDs available, so you can take home a movie worth watching for those family nights (or girls' nights; guys' nights...)

Our latest project...we're creating a dvd list so people can search for the titles we have and get reviews.

So far...the 'young people' and 'children's' lists are under contruction:

http://www.imdb.com/list/FtDbE_AdMiM
(Dwight Public Library's DVD Collection A-K)

http://www.imdb.com/list/xyqdL3mXyfY/
(Dwight Public Library's DVD Collection L-S)

http://www.imdb.com/list/vUyVReezxT8/
(Dwight Public Library's DVD Collection T-Z)

They are available as shortcuts on the express computer closest to the DVDs and will be linked on the website also, so you can make a more informed decision before taking one home!