World Premiere of Lary Bloom’s play Wild Black Yonder –A sell-out success!

Margreta Stage’s production of Wild Black Yonder at The Kate in Old Saybrook played to sell out crowds for its entire run. The much anticipated play by Lary Bloom placed audiences in a jungle setting complete with bamboo and the sounds of helicopters and crickets.

The songs of the 60’s and 70’s played on their memories as they watched the story of Janet, an air force widow stuck in the past, unfold on the set created by legendary Broadway and Balanchine designer David Hays. Cast members included Margreta’s own Wil Bradford, Ira Sakolsky, Joell A. Jacob, Alva Greenberg, stage newcomer Janet Peckinpaugh and the company’s newest member from NYC, Kevin Michael Johnson. Jeanie Rapp, who directed the cast to standing ovations said of the production, “this play has taken Margreta Stage to new heights – we grew our audience from the small town theater goer to across the state from as far away as Fairfield to Groton, and our company continues to gather new members in both the acting and technical sides…we are excited at the prospects for the future of this company.” To read more about the play and see a slide show of the opening night reception go to www.margretastage.org.

Margreta Stage Actor Party

Our Next Actor Party will be held on Monday, December 14^th at 6:30 pm.  It will be held at The Carriage House in back of the Deep River Historical Society 245 Main Street in Deep River, CT. Mark it on your calendar and save the date to celebrate the holidays with friends and fellow company members.  We’ll definitely eat, drink and be merry…so bring your favorite holiday tidbits to pass and a favorite piece of theater to share. Holiday poems and stories are welcome, but our festive Actor Party tradition isn’t limited to the season so please bring whatever you like…no holds barred…it’s a party! Remember everyone is welcome and we always encourage new theater artists to get involved in our growing company. If you’re new to the company, the Actor Party is a place where we gather and share short pieces of theater such as monologues and scenes. If you have a short piece you’d like to direct, or a monologue or scene you’d like to prepare, please let us know by emailing us:  office@margretastage.org

Company News – New E-Mail Address:

You can now e-mail us directly:  office@margretastage.org

Margreta Stage Studio Announces 2010 Winter/Spring Classes

Acting Winter Workshop for Teenagers (Ages 13 -17)

This three-day acting workshop is taught by Ed Wilhelms. It is designed for both beginners and experienced actors with a focus on bringing truthfulness and deeper understanding to the work of a young actor. Teenagers will learn the basic requirements of acting technique.

The three-day workshop runs:

Monday, February 15 - Wednesday, February 17

2:00 pm - 4:30pm in Old Saybrook

Cost:   $115

Acting Class for Adults. 

Designed for actors at all levels. Taught by MSC Artistic Director, Jeanie Rapp, this six week workshop explores text and spontaneity through scene study and acting exercises. Working with a partner in scenes from plays is the actor’s drawing board – beginners build the basics of technique and experienced actors build on and improve their skills. Jeanie’s acting exercises are fun and freeing and help the actor stay grounded in his body and connected to his voice.  

 This six-week workshop will be held:

 March 1st - April 5 in Essex

 Monday evenings from 6:30pm to 9:00pm.

 Cost:   $170. 

For all inquiries please call (860) 767-8943 or email office@margretastage.org

Company Members at Work

Amy Forbes just finished a successful run in the musical Jerry’s Girls at the Ivoryton Playhouse.  

Ira Sakolsky of Riverway Studio along with the Essex Steam Train present the season’s popular North Pole Express.  Elijah Manning and Beth Avery are also in the cast.  Go to valley.railroad@snet.net for tickets and information.

Please continue to send us any news so we can share your work and help promote local theater projects.

I look forward to seeing you soon,

Jeanie Rapp