Clapping on Two and Four

Clapping on Two and Four

After a year hiatus while Music Director Angela Clemmons was on tour with The Rascals, Shoreline Soul Gospel Choir returns this Sunday as part of the Music at the Meetinghouse series in the First Congregational Church, Madison.  The free concert begins at 3pm though early arrival for seating is strongly recommended.  Twice yearly Anglea puts a call out to singers far and wide to participate in a five-week Gospel singing workshop.  Whether it was a result of the year off or perhaps a sign of the times and the need for something uplifting registration topped out at 125 singers this season.  Sopranos, altos, tenors and basses came together and in five weeks mastered the pieces scheduled for this Sunday's performance.  Several members of the chorus as well as special guests will perform the solos with chorus back-up.  Shoreline Sould will be accompanied by a three-piece band.

Part of every Shoreline Soul concert includes an audience participation segment where Angela teaches a song (or two).  By the end of intermission all are on their feet and clapping in time to the music. (Clapping on two and four in Gospel).

Don't miss this uplifting, spiritual and fun Sunday afternoon event.  You are guaranteed that you will walk out feeling better than when you walked in.  Hallelujah!

Music has always held an important role in the church’s history. Our Music at the Meetinghouse concert series is dedicated to bringing others closer to Christ by hosting music events for everyone to enjoy in our sanctuary.  If you would like more information on these events, please contact Nathan Bayreuther, at: (203) 245-2739, ext. 21, or e-mail him at: nbayreuther@fccmadison.org.

Knights in Shining Armor+ Damsels in Distress = Fun-Filled Weekend

All the Faire is a stage with jousting knights, armored combat, belly dancers, fire eaters, acrobats, musicians, and many other shows as the CT Renaissance Faire returns to the Guilford Fairgrounds-Saturdays and Sundays through June 8. Forget thy cares and share a day of laughter & merriment with us. Enjoy continuous entertainment throughout the day both on-and-off stages all included with your admission. Cheer for your favorite knights as they joust and battle on the field of honor; cringe as fire eaters and sword swallowers ply their ancient art; laugh at the antics of silly jesters; be amazed with our magicians; and prepare thyself to share a day of interactive fun that will brighten your spirits and make thy day.

Some stories begin with “Once upon a time” and some others begin with “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…” However your favorite story goes, feel free to dress the part and come visit us for the day. This weekend will be a favorite for kids, as they have a chance to interact with 

characters Snow White, Sleepy Beauty, Rose Red and Cinderella as they explore the festival.

• Fairy Story Time: Something magical is happening in Sherwood Forest when the Fairy Queen stops in for a visit. Sit down for a spell and hear fairy stories told by the Queen of the Fairies (Spring Thyme or Summer Fairy if inclement weather). Treat included while they last. Meet at the front gate for 12:00 to walk with the Fairy Queen to her throne for 12:30 Story Time.
• Kids Costume Contest: Enter this fun costume contest to win cool prizes! Prize for best Youth costume with an emphasis on knights, fairies, wizards, trolls, princesses, unicorns, the perfect man, and other things of fantasy. Please arrive 10 – 15 minutes early. No advance registration required.
• BOGO Youth Admission: Join our email list before May 29 and receive a special Youth Admission BOGO coupon through our newsletter.

Sunday (June 1)

• Dragon Egg Hunt: (Ages 0-6 only) Time: 3:00. Your wee ones are invited to join us for a dragon egg hunt at the Faire. Don’t miss this timeless photo opportunity for your child.
• Fairy Story Time: Something magical is happening in Sherwood Forest when the Fairy Queen stops in for a visit. Sit down for a spell and hear fairy stories told by the Queen of the Fairies (Spring Thyme or Summer Fairy if inclement weather). Treat included while they last. Meet at the front gate for 12:00 to walk with the Fairy Queen to her throne for 12:30 Story Time.
• BOGO Youth Admission: Join our email list before May 29 and receive a special Youth Admission BOGO coupon through our newsletter.
• Men in Tights: Gentlemen put your best leg forward and show off those strong legs. Compete in a variety of short tights-required competitions to win the ultimate prize: Manliest Legs. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early. No advance registration required.

Guilford and the Civil War: A Day of Tribute

History comes alive when Guilford and the Civil War:  A Day of Tribute takes place on the Guilford Green on Saturday, May 31st, from 11 am to 7 pm.  The Guilford 375th Anniversary Signature Event commemorates the Civil War, in which more Guilford townspeople fought than in any other war.

The names of 56 of these soldiers are inscribed on the pink and gray granite soldiers’ monument that stands in the middle of the Guilford Green.  There is nothing unique about the monument itself, for it is similar to other Civil War monuments–some with infantrymen, some with obelisks–that pepper all the New England states. However, what is important about the monument is that it focuses attention on the soldiers who fought and gave their lives in the deadliest war in American history.  For the celebration, a kiosk will be erected on the Green, where visitors will find a wealth of information about some of the soldiers whose names are listed on the monument, as well as on others whose names are not.

Throughout history, virtually no family has escaped the pain of war, and Guilford is no different. As sons, fathers, brothers, friends and neighbors marched off to Civil War battles, the entire Guilford community rallied behind them, offering care and support.  The women of the Soldier’s Aid Society made socks, quilts, jellies, barrels of vegetables and other items, which were sent to soldiers or brought to them by the Reverend William S. Smith and other Guilford men.  Today, Guilford continues to recognize the contributions of its servicemen and servicewomen. The Guilford 375th Anniversary Committee will provide a complimentary copy of its keepsake commemorative book, 375 Years of Guilford, Connecticut 1639 – 2014, to each one and to their families.  Through their “Cookies for Heroes” program, Girl Scouts from Guilford collect money for cookies to send to those in military service.  They also encourage residents to write letters to them.

Education and Fun for the Entire Family

Although Guilford and the Civil War:  A Day of Tribute commemorates a serious time in history, the event is packed with education and fun for you and your entire family.  Here are some things you can do:

    Visit an encampment on the Green, where 20 – 40 re-enactors from Company F, Fourteenth Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, headed by Irving Moy, will provide a look into the life of a Civil War soldier.

    Stop in at the First Church of Christ Scientist, originally built as an abolitionist church, and listen to short plays depicting stories told by Guilford residents of the time.

    Meet Toby Armour, the playwright who wrote the works being performed at the First Church of Christ Scientist.

    Take in a program of musical and dance performances developed by Guilford resident William Boughton, Music Director and Principal Conductor of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra.

    Travel up Park Street in an 1850’s-style, two-to-four person horse-drawn carriage, supplied by Allegra Farms.

    Climb up onto a 16-person hay wagon pulled by two horses and make yourself comfortable as you journey along Boston Street from the Bethel Assembly of God Church to the Thomas Griswold House and the Hyland House Museum.

    Ride the Guilford Preservation Alliance bus, available at a minimal charge, along a route that highlights historic buildings and homes once occupied by Civil War soldiers.

    Stop at the Dudley Farm open-air market on the Green, which will offer baked goods and handmade items for sale.

    Relax with the kids.  There’ll be games on the Green, as well as picnic tables where they can color and enjoy a snack.

    Take a look at a large, seven- by two-foot map of Guilford displayed on the Green that identifies the homes of over 100 soldiers.  Do you know if a soldier ever lived in your home?

Guilford and the Civil War:  A Day of Tribute is possible only because of the generous donations of the Guilford 375th Anniversary and Guilford and the Civil War sponsors, as well as the hundreds of volunteer hours of the Guilford and the Civil War Committee members.

Blinding Truth: King Lear Talk Tour

Shoreline Arts Alliance in collaboration with Shakesperience Productions, Inc., the James Blackstone Memorial Library, Evergreen Woods Retirement Community and Guilford Free Library will be presenting the Blinding Truth Talk Tour in anticipation of this summer’s Shakespeare on the Shoreline production of King Lear.

In anticipation of this summer’s production and to engage the audience in the underlying themes found in King Lear and to understand the ‘family friendly’ interpretation of this Shakespearean tragedy we invite you to join Emily Mattina and Dr. David Richman as they tour the region to speak about their imaginative, provocative, and free production of King Lear.  Presentations will take place on the following days and locations:

June 4, 3pm – James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main Street, Branford
June 11, 7:30pm – Evergreen Woods Retirement Community’s Auditorium, 88 Notch Hill Road, North Branford.  This venue is open to the public.
August 6, 2pm – Guilford Free Library, 63 Park Street, Guilford

Director Emily Mattina's King Lear explores the choices we make for our children and family as well as the overall welfare of children: physically, emotionally, and educationally. We explore the essence of blindness, both literally and figuratively, to our own actions, consequences and blessings. Dr. David Richman, published author, actor, director, and professor at The University of New Hampshire, stars as King Lear. Dr. Richman's real-life blindness gives a literal portrayal of the "blindness" in his character. This signature Shakesperience should not be missed!

Shakesperience strives to bring thought-provoking, relevant, theatre, rich in music, poetry, art and ideas. The annual Shakespeare program serves as a platform for significant issues facing our society and as a cultural and economic generator for our region. 

The main stage production will take place on the Guilford Green August 6 – 10, 7:30pm nightly.  Performances are FREE but audience is encouraged to bring blankets, beach/lawn chairs and picnic dinners for the 13th annual ‘theatre under the stars.’

An Event With a Purpose

An Event With a Purpose

The M.J. Petretto Foundation mission is to help fund local organizations that support education, health and quality of life to build stronger Connecticut communities.  Inspired by the care her nephew, Jesse, received at Gaylord Specialty Healthcare following a near fatal auto accident, the Foundation focuses on annual, targeted gift giving and raising awareness about the extraordinary impact local resources provide.

Be a part of the 5th annual MJ Petretto Foundation Golf Classic at Clinton Country Club and sign up for a day full of food, fun and relaxation.  Singles, doubles and foursomes of all levels are welcome.  Proceeds will help improve the quality of life for area residents.

        Great Food: Happy Hour and Dinner
        Great Golf: Shotgun Start at 12:30pm
        Great Prizes: Women, Men and Mixed Foursomes

Beneficiaries of this year's event will be: Gaylord Hospital's Spinal Cord Injury Program, VNA Community Healthcare's Parkinson's Exercise Classes. and Shoreline Arts Alliance's Student Programs.  The event is hosted by Retirement Planning Group - Insurance and Financial Services.

For Sponsorship Opportunities or to register to play contact MJ Petretto at 203-453-2320 or contact@mjpfoundation.org or contact Shoreline Arts Alliance at 203-453-3890 or office@shorelinearts.org.

Gaylord Hospital's Spinal Cord Injury Program is dedicated to a single goal – guiding clients to the most independent, productive life possible. They offer comprehensive, integrated rehabilitation that is designed to maximize each patient’s abilities. The program draws on the expertise of a complete team of specialists, as well as the latest technologies and research. Gaylord is a member of the New England Regional Spinal Cord Injury Center (NERSCIC), one of just 14 programs nationwide to be designated as a Spinal Cord Injury Model System by the U.S. National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR).

They also understand that each patient has unique needs, talents and abilities, so our therapies focus on the “complete patient” – body, mind and spirit. With an expert team, innovative technologies and a patient-centered approach to care, you can be assured that if a spinal cord injury presents you or a loved one with special challenges, we can provide the skills to overcome them.

VNA Community Healthcare offers several programs to support individuals with Parkinson Disease, and their families.  The Parkinson Exercise Group meets in Guilford every Tuesday and Thursday.  Participants tell us how important the comraderie and exercise is in their lives. 

Shoreline Arts Alliance Student Programs provide scholarships and awards to children ages 7 - 17 to pursue the arts.  These include Creative Writing, Dance, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Theatre and Visual Arts.  The organization believes strongly in the impact that the arts have on learning, community, and quality of life and want every child regardless of circumstances to have the opportunity to experience and participate in the arts.

Greater New Haven Community Chorus will perform the world premiere of Voices of One, a commissioned choral piece by award-winning composer Jake Runestad at its 50th anniversary spring concert – Spirit – on Saturday evening, May 31 at 8:00 p.m. at Battell Chapel on the Yale University campus.  A special pre-concert presentation by the composer will take place prior to the concert at 7:00 pm.

The choral composition Voices of One, is the final stage of the chorus’ year-long creative development process:  Photography and poetry contests encouraged amateur photographers and poets from the Greater New Haven area to contribute to the creative process through their art forms.  Poems, based on winning images chosen in the photo contest, were then offered to Runestad as a basis of the text for the choral work, which he set to music.

The concert will also include Rejoice in the Lamb by Benjamin Britten, as well as works by Gwyneth Walker, Gerald Finzi and Frank Ticheli.  Tickets are on sale at www.gnhcc.org or at the door the evening of the performance.  More program information can be also be found at their website.

Runestad (b. 1986) is noted for his versatility and wide range of expressive capabilities with music driven by soaring melodies, driving rhythms, and lush textures.  Considered “highly imaginative…with big ideas” (Baltimore Sun) and “stirring and uplifting” (Miami Herald), Jake has received commissions and performances from leading ensembles such as Seraphic Fire, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, VocalEssence, the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay, the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, the Cincinnati Vocal Arts Ensemble, Cantus (Minnesota), and the Rockford Symphony Orchestra.  A diverse composer, Mr. Runestad’s prolific body of work represents many genres – including music for wind band, chorus, orchestra, chamber ensembles, jazz ensembles, and opera.  He has received awards and grants from ASCAP, the American Composers Forum, the Peabody Conservatory, the Otto Bremmer Foundation, VocalEssence, the Virginia Arts Festival, the National Association for Music Education, the Association for Lutheran Church Musicians, and the American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota.

Jake Runestad holds a Master’s degree in composition from the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University where he studied with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Kevin Puts.  He has also studied extensively with acclaimed composer Libby Larsen. Mr. Runestad currently lives in Minneapolis, MN.

Mr. Runestad, who is also a conductor and has worked with student, volunteer, and professional ensembles across the U.S. will lead a sight reading workshop for choral singers on May 28 at Hamden High School sponsored by GNHCC. An advocate of new music, he has conducted the premiere of several of his own works.  His acclaimed choral work I Will Lift Mine Eyes will be used in the workshop.  Registration for the event can be found at www.gnhcc.org.

Greater New Haven Community Chorus is a non-auditioned chorus of approximately 100 voices which draws its membership from throughout the greater New Haven area.  GNHCC strives to embrace the wide diversity of the community and is committed to making quality music accessible and approachable for audiences and members alike.  Greater New Haven Community Chorus was founded in 1963 as a venture in community singing and continues to perform with pride and distinction.

For more information about GNHCC, please visit www.gnhcc.org or email: info@gnhcc.org.

Enroll Now! Rising Star ~ Summer Theatre Program Year 2

Shoreline Arts Alliance is excited to be bringing back the newest component to its renowned Shakespeare on the Shoreline program - Rising Star Summer Theatre Experience.  For the two weeks prior to the main stage production of King Lear, Shoreline Arts Alliance will offer a theater performing arts program to children in the community.  Session 1, Cinderella Shakesperience is July 21- July 25 and Session 2, King Lear Shakesperience is July 28 – August 1, from 9am-3pm on the Guilford Town Green.  Tents and rain location will be provided.  Rising Star is an outreach program for ages 7 – 17.  Tuition is $250.00 per week.  Some need based scholarships will be available.  These one-week energy-filled, fun, entertaining theater experiences will encourage creativity, reading and interpretation, and engagement in an artistic endeavor.  Rising Star embraces the theater arts and will speak to the child’s desire and need to be recognized, to have their own voice and yet be nurtured as a successful individual as well as a contributing member of a team.  The theater workshops will illustrate and educate participants on the issues and values that shed light on the human condition and are relevant to today’s world.  Alongside the goals of promoting creativity, critical thinking, cooperation, literacy enrichment, and self-confidence, this week-long program is designed to offer an educational experience for participants.  All participants will receive training from professional instructors in script analysis, interpretation and performance, and will briefly touch on set design, sound and lighting, costume design, and stage management.  Older participants will also benefit from training in work/life skills (i.e. proper dress, inter-personal development, work ethic, public speaking, communication, etc.) to develop and strengthen crucial skills aiding in admission to college or entrance into the work force.  Shoreline Arts Alliance is again working with Shakesperience Productions, Inc. for the operation of Rising Star summer theater experience. 


A nonprofit, professional, educational theater for youth founded in 1996 and headquartered in Waterbury, Shakesperience Productions, Inc. serves Connecticut school systems and those of neighboring states, reaching over seventy communities per year.  A recipient of “Arts Organization of the Year” by Waterbury Neighborhood Council, Shakesperience’s programming has proven successful among client schools, with 93% of these schools rescheduling events with the company year after year.  Currently, few theatre programs for this age level are offered where there is direct involvement with the team of a major production.  These students will be mentored and nurtured by cast and crew of King Lear.  Session 1 will explore Cinderella Stories from around the world – their similarities and differences as well as the cultural interpretations from other countries.  Session 2 explores King Lear and the choices we make for children and family as well as the overall welfare of children: physically, emotionally, and educationally. Students will explore the essence of blindness, both literally and figuratively, to their own actions, consequences and blessings.  Participants will take the stage to present their own productions on Friday, July 25 and Friday, August 1.  All participants are expected to be a part of the final production team at levels appropriate for their age.  Some of the group may also be invited to join the chorus the following week for the main stage production of King Lear.

Because of the location of the Shakespeare on the Shoreline program and the Rising Star theater program on the historic Guilford Town Green, participants will also learn about the significance of one of the oldest town greens in the country, its role as the heart of the community, its evolution through history from a grazing spot for cattle and horses, a market place, a burial ground, to its current recreational and leisure uses.  Surrounding the Green are historic homes and buildings that will also be part of the educational component of the camp. The use of the Town Green for this summer’s theater intensive, as well as the summer production of King Lear will be discussed as it relates to the venues that Shakespeare chose for his public performances.

As one parent summed up her daughter’s experience last summer, “She started off Monday feeling intimidated and overwhelmed at the thought of learning lines that didn't even make sense to her and left today exhausted but with a smile beaming from ear to ear that she accomplished her goal. What a confidence builder.  I'm sure she will remember this summer camp for many years to come.  Thank you to all of your staff for their hard work and nurturing support.”


Tuition for the week-long Rising Star theatre experience is $250.00 per week.  Need based scholarships may be available.  For information or to register for the Shakespeare on the Shoreline Rising Star program visit www.shorelinearts.org or call 203-453-3890.

National Children's Book Week

Children’s Book Week is the annual celebration of children’s books and reading. Established in 1919, it is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. The program is administered by Every Child a Reader (ECAR) and the Children’s Book Council (CBC) is the anchor sponsor.

What is even more exciting is that Shoreline Arts Alliance has just announced the 2014 winners and finalists in the 14th annual New Voices in Children’s Literature: Tassy Walden Awards.  This competition encourages and nurtures the creation of exceptional books for children by unpublished Connecticut writers and illustrators. Awards may be presented in five categories: Picture Book (text only), Illustrated Picture Book, Children’s Book Illustrator’s Portfolio, Middle Grade Novel and Young Adult Novel.  All submissions must adhere to the entry requirements and are evaluated according the chiildren’s book publishing industry standards in a two-tier process.  First, nationally recognized literary agents select submission finalists in each award category.  Second, acclaimed editors and art directors determine, at their discretion, awardees and honorable mention recognition.

The 2014 award winners are:

Picture Book Text:
Winner: Nancy Tandon, Glastonbury ~ The Worst Witch
Honorable Mention: Jacquelin C. Devlin, Norwalk ~ Grandpa’s Way

Finalists:
Kara Imre, Fairfield ~ X-Ray for Stingray Rex
Heather Jessen, New Haven ~ Sophia Wants a Best Friend
Cherish Ann Lisee, South Windsor ~ The Royal Pie Contest

Illustrated Picture Book:
Winner: Brenna Burns Yu, New Haven ~ Sophie’s Dol: A Birthday Tale

Finalists:
Douglas Armistead, Branford ~ Pots by Ming
Anneliese Juergensen, Cheshire ~ Calliope and Ona
Gabriella Svenningsen, New Haven ~ The Collector

Portfolio:
Winner: Brenna Burns Yu, New Haven

Finalists:
Anneliese Juergensen, Cheshire
Gabriella Svenningsen, New Haven

Middle Grade Novel:
Winner: Andrew Hendryx, Madison ~ Jared Jones and the Island of Eckamore
Honorable Mention: Pamela Farley, Darien ~ Outlier

Finalists:
Judith M Cooke, Higganum ~ Jamison Vaughn Boy Detective
David DiPalo, Ridgefield ~ The Stromling
Holly Howley, Glastonbury ~ Alien Virus
Juliana Spink Mills, Avon ~ Dream Catcher

Young Adult Novel:
No Winner or Honorable Mention in this Category

Finalists:
Heather Sherlock DiLorenzo, West Hartford ~ First Served
Maria Mazzaro, Fairfield ~ Through the Rearview
Valerie Stauffer, Greenwich ~ Shanghaied
A. Rudy Vener, North Haven ~ Causeway
Lorraine Vollhardt, Greenwich ~ Lavender Tea: A Zorber’s Tale

Shoreline Arts Alliance has also just received word that a former finalist in this competition is now under contract for publication.  Martha Seif Simpson’s book The Dreidel That Wouldn't Spin: A Toyshop Tale of Hanukkah will be released in October 2014, published by Wisdom Tales Press.  Congratulations!

Please consider supporting local Connecticut children’s book authors and illustrators during this week.  For a list of published Tassy Walden Award winners visit www.shorelinearts.org/tassywalden.cfm.

The awards ceremony and reception for the 2014 awardees will be Tuesday, May 27 at 7pm at the James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main Street, Branford.  All are invited to come and hear or see the manuscripts and artwork from our winners and to celebrate!  Shoreline Arts Alliance wishes to thank the many Tassy Walden Awards founders and committee for making this another successful year for this program : Doe Boyle, Leslie Bulion, Mary-Kelly Busch, Leslie Connor, Frank Dormer, Deborah Freedman, Thea Guidone, Faith & Mark Hough, Lynda Mullaly Hunt, Lorraine Jay, Marcella Staudenmaier, Nancy Elizabeth Wallace.

We also wish to thank our sponsors: Jack & Helen Davis, Susan & John Wieland, Rex, Wendy, Shane, Erica, & Walden, Sennheiser Electronic Corp., NewAlliance Foundation, CT Office of the Arts.

And donors:
Doe & Tom Boyle, Leslie Bulion & Rubin Hirsch, Mary-Kelly Busch & Daniel Picchioni, Leslie Cahill, Leslie Connor, Pamela Farley, Pamela Foarde, Barbara Gold, Traci Grigg, Thea & John Guidone, Lorraine Jay, Meira Rosenberg, A. Harris Stone.

Today is "G" Day

Be part of an historic event! On May 6 we are reigniting the spirit of philanthropy in America.

Hundreds of local organizations that provide vital services to the Greater New Haven region are asking for your support during national Give Day, May 6-7, sponsored by Give Local America, the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and the Valley Community Foundation.

Give Local America commemorates the great work accomplished over the past 100 years by community foundations that connect people to causes they care about.  This 36-hour online fundraising day (from 8am on May 6 to 8pm on May 7) is an opportunity to recognize and support local nonprofits while helping them to attract new donors and build online fundraising capabilities for long-term success.  This event is a wonderful chance for everyone in our community to be a philanthropist.  Every donation can make a big difference.  In the past these giving days nationwide have generated more than $100 million for charity, attracted thousands of new donors, and increased nonprofits’ ability to interact and fundraise online.

All Great Give Day donations must be made online by debit or credit card during the 36-hour marathon give.  To make a donation to Shoreline Arts Alliance now please follow this link.  To check for other nonprofit organizations in the Greater New Haven & Naugatuck Valley communities who are participating in this campaign click here.  Each gift will be matched by the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven or the Valley Community Foundation.

Think about what your town or community would be like without the hundreds of nonprofits working tirelessly to provide services, support, and quality of life.  Thank them by making a donation today!

Neil Simon's "I Ought To be in Pictures"

Steffy (Jeanie Rapp) & Herb (Mike Boland)

What's a daughter to do when she wants to get in touch with her father who she hasn't seen in 16 years and who lives 3,000 miles away? Well, if you’re Libby Tucker you hitch hike and bus your way across the country with nothing but a backpack full of dreams and spare socks. Libby travels from Brooklyn to Los Angeles ostensibly to break into movies but mostly because she needs to find out why her dad and left, and does he still love her.

I Ought To Be in Pictures opened in New York in April 1980, and in 1982 was turned into a movie starring Walter Matthau and Ann-Margret. This is Neil Simon at his best – poignant and funny. For dads and daughters everywhere, this will be a memory to treasure.

I Ought To Be In Pictures at the Ivoryton Playhouse runs through May 11th. Directed by Ivoryton favorite, R. Bruce Connelly, the cast includes Mike Boland* as Herb, whose Broadway credits include An Enemy of the People at Manhattan Theater Club and the national tours of Twelve Angry Men and West Side Story; Siobhan Fitzgerald*, making her Ivoryton debut as Libby and Jeanie Rapp*, founder and artistic director of Margreta Stage who was last seen in Ivoryton in Love, Loss & What I Wore, as Steffy.  The set design is by William Stark, lighting design by Marcus Abbott and costumes by Kari Crowther.

Performance times are Wednesday and Sunday matinees at 2pm. Evening performances are Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30pm, Friday and Saturday at 8pm. Tickets are $42 for adults, $37 for seniors, $20 for students and $15 for children and are available by calling the Playhouse box office at 860-767-7318 or by visiting our website at www.ivorytonplayhouse.org  (Group rates are available by calling the box office for information.) The Playhouse is located at 103 Main Street in Ivoryton.