Director of the PebbleCreek Singers, Gail Kennedy
PC Singers on stage
Donna Swagger
Play the moments—pause the memories—rewind the happiness! Remember When—. PebbleCreek Singers annual spring concert does just that for concert-goers! Director Gail Kennedy and the chorus are currently appearing on stage at the Renaissance Theatre. Concerts began Wednesday, April 29 and continue through Saturday, May 2. All performances begin at 7:00 p.m.
Director Kennedy and the choristers have been rehearsing since January to perfect this delightful program and they promise to deliver an exciting and entertaining performance! Remember When— features a wide variety of reminiscent songs that will embrace everyone’s musical style. Rock ‘n’ roll numbers, Broadway show tunes, hits from the movies and several inspirational songs are just a few of the many selections performed by the full chorus, small ensembles and soloists. From the rhythmic opening number Sing a Song to the gorgeous finale, You’ll Never Walk Alone/Climb Every Mountain, this concert will undoubtedly delight audiences from start to finish.
Those who wish to see the show but were unable to purchase a ticket, please check the PebbleCreek e-group or check with the Head Usher in the lobby before each concert should any last minute tickets become available. You don’t want to miss this enjoyable tribute to some of the most memorable songs from the past!
The cast of On Golden Pond is announced
Laurie Farquhar
The classic love story from the 1970s, On Golden Pond, is coming to PebbleCreek and the PC Players is very pleased to announce that a stellar cast has been chosen for this spring 2016 production.
On Golden Pond had originally been scheduled for this fall but it was postponed until next spring because of the backstage construction project at the Renaissance Theatre. Director Jon Lindstrom says the delay did have a silver lining because it meant that more people were available to audition for the show. The award winning story was also an impetus for some actors to make a return to the stage after a hiatus of several years.
The leading characters, Norman and Ethel Thayer, will be played by Newell Tarrant and Shirley Robinson. Their daughter Chelsea and her fiancé Bill Ray will be performed by Kate Tracy and Joel Walters. Ann Silverstein will play Bill Ray’s daughter, Billy Sue; Jim Greer will be Charlie the mailman and Sheila Jacobson will be the Operator.
The PC Players production will run four nights from Wednesday, March 8 to Saturday, March 11, 2016. More information about the show and how to get tickets will be available as the opening date approaches.
Audiences around the world have loved On Golden Pond so mark your calendars because you won’t want to miss what critics have called “—a rare and memorable theatrical experience.”
Arizona Trio
“Build the Backstage” with The Arizona Trio and a terrific dinner
The Performing Arts Council proudly presents the first benefit event to support PebbleCreek’s Build the Backstage fundraising campaign on Friday, May 8 in the Tuscany Falls Ballroom. There is a cash bar from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. after which dinner will be served. Complete with a delicious, full course surf and turf meal, entertainment and exciting raffles, the evening offers something special for everyone.
Entertainment provided by The Arizona Trio proves that folk music lives on. Jeff Harrison, Gary Kotula and Dave Woodruff create a crowd pleasing blend of melody, harmony and rhythm. Their clear, reminiscent sound and boundless enthusiasm are perfectly showcased in an eclectic repertoire of rousing songs and tender ballads. Whether singing a humorous song, a romantic ballad or banging out an energetic toe tapper with guitars and banjos flying, the Arizona Trio gives audiences quality entertainment you won’t want to miss.
It’s not too late to get in on this great evening. And here’s another benefit for you: $30 of your $65 per ticket cost is tax deductible! For your reservation and tickets call Jane Eidt at 935-4688.
You can become a patron of the arts in PebbleCreek
Carrie Mataraza
For the first time in its history the Performing Arts Council is introducing a Patron of the Arts program that will give theater goers in PebbleCreek the opportunity to show their support for our very own Renaissance Theatre and the resident performing arts groups who entertain us there.
The PAC resident groups have an important role to play in helping to fund the backstage expansion which, along with the renovation of the theater itself, will take place during the summer of 2016. The expansion project is a shared investment by Mr. Ed Robson, the PebbleCreek HOA and the clubs comprising the PAC: PC Players, ShowTime, PC Singers and PC Musicians. The goal of the fundraising drive, which includes the Patron of the Arts sponsorships, is to raise $100,000 to build out and equip the new facility.
The reasons that this project is necessary are many. Here are just a few:
• Currently there is no backstage area.
• The large casts and crews of the various productions have only one bathroom and an inadequately small dressing area in which to change costumes, now done in storage areas, the bathroom and even outdoors.
• There is nowhere to place stage sets that are now being moved onto and off the stage from the back stairwells outside the building.
• Getting into position to go onstage for entrances is very difficult as is exiting the stage.
So here is your opportunity to become a Patron of the Arts in PebbleCreek! You are invited to do so by contributing a tax deductible donation made payable to Build the Backstage Campaign. Please mail it to Bill Palmer, Treasurer, 15744 W. Roanoke Avenue Goodyear, Arizona 85395.
$1,000 and up
$250-499
$500-999
$100-249
Contribution Amount
Leading Role
Curtain Raiser
Bravo
Show Patron
Patronage Level
In appreciation your name will proudly appear as a Patron of the Arts in every resident production program during the 2015-2016 performance years.
Here is what your contribution will help to do:
• Build a staging area of 18 x 72 feet onto the backend of the present building. Plans include a high acoustic ceiling, concrete flooring with epoxy finish, LED energy efficient lighting and double doors 10 feet high that will provide the ability to roll sets on and off stage.
• Install an additional bathroom, a large make-up and dressing area and closed circuit television to be used during performances.
• Make the new space handicap accessible.
• When shows are not in production, it will become a multi-purpose room for rehearsals, meetings and so forth.
There is a brochure containing all the details available from our website www.PebbleCreekHOA.org or phone Carolyn Weese at 623-935-0747.
We live in a unique community, in part because of our own volunteer arts groups and their work and, in particular, because of the very exceptional people like you who support the arts in PebbleCreek. Thank you!