Lake Dillon Theatre Company 

Kids Adventure Theatre - 1997

The Kids' Adventure Theatre for 1997 was held at Dillon's "Taste of the Summit". The theme of this year's interactive theatrical adventure centered around "Cinderella". Prince Charming needed the children's help to find the place that Cinderella was being kept prisoner. The Prince had a special map to follow. Along the route the children met kooky characters from "Cinderella", sang, and danced. The show ran four times during the day and had 150 kids involved.

Kids Adventure Theatre - 1996

Ann Lindsey as the Mythical Mask Lady with Giggleumpus looking on as 2 gypsys [Nancy Stephen and Lennie Singer] and Dorothy [Shelly McCrosky] observe.

Kids Adventure Theatre - 1995

The Kids' Adventure Theatre presented on June 24, 1995 was a new addition to the Taste of the Summit. The performance drew 45 children ages 4-9 into a magical land of interactive theatre. The new Lake Dillon Theatre Company (LDTC) staged three sessions that involved the young people's imaginations as they journeyed in search of The Heart of the Rockies which had been stolen by the Gnomes of the Gnorth. The children were entertained while their parents relaxed and took in the Taste.

Bettyjo Knapp, LDTC president, who authored the production, played the part of the Storyteller. On their trip, the kids met: the Mayor of Sillyville (Judy Yeo); the King and Queen of Blizzard Burg (Doug and Corinne Bair); Giggleumpus (Richard Rutledge); Old MacDonald (Marge Fallon); the Mystical Lady of the Mask (Jean Williams) and the Gnome of the Gnorth (Bonnie Evers). The gypsies were Nancy Stevens, guitarist, and Lennie Singer, the company's artistic director

Making Sense of It, a poetic play on words

BLACK COFFEE THEATRE

The current production is called "Making Sense of It, a poetic play on words". It is an original and unusual theatrical performance written, compiled, and directed by Lennie Singer. "Making Sense of It,..." is a compilation of a variety of serious and light poetry built around the theme of the five senses. The actors starring in this production are from both the Backstage Theatre in Breckenridge and the Lake Dillon Theatre Company. This is the first of the Black Coffee Theatre series which allows works in progress and encourages audience discussion afterwards. Performances are scheduled for November 15, 16, and 17. Shows are at 8 p.m. Cost is $5.00 per ticket. Refreshments are available for a nominal fee.

Haiku

"HAIKU", the latest BLACK COFFEE THEATRE production, directed by Barbara Morgan, and starring Lennie Singer, Marsha McGilly, and Laurel Whitsett will be part of a state competition at the Colorado Coalition of Community Theatres June 6-9 in Steamboat. Their production, along with 9 others, will compete in the weekend long festival. Their show time is Friday evening at 9:15. It is over at 10:00. We invite all of you to come as audience is needed. Also during that weekend Lennie Singer and BJ Knapp have been asked to give a workshop about children's theatre and children's acting workshops. This will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 7. Anyone interested in coming to the festival, please call Lennie at 468-2018. It's going to be a wonderful weekend of theatre.

April 26,27,28 will offer "HAIKU" written by Katherine Snodgrass, an award-winning playwright. This story revolves around a mother's relationship with her two grown daughters, one of whom is Autistic. This poignant drama will be held at 8:00 p.m. all three evenings, followed by refreshments and discussion. Tickets are $5.00. Reservations: 468-5480.

A big thanks to Christy Sports for being a sponsor of "HAIKU" in Steamboat Springs.

Cinderella - 1997

The Young People's Theatre Workshop presented "Cinderella" on August 8,9, & 10, 1997.  The White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland learns responsibility from Cinderella's fairy godmother, Gladys. He also learns to care about Cinderella's hardships.

There were 59 performers in this year's production ranging in age from 4 to 16 years old. About 1500 people attended the performances.

Corporate sponsors for "Cinderella" were the Summit Foundation, KYSL and KSMT.

Wizard Of Oz - 1996

On August 23, 24 and 25, 1996 the Young People's Theatre Workshop presented the "Wizard of Oz" at the Lake Dillon Amphitheatre. The cast was made up of 44 young people between the ages of 4 through 17.

Enjoying the fun and pageantry of creating this production are the principals: Dorothy, played by Briana McDonald; The Scarecrow, Ward Billeisen; The Tinman, Jamar Burke; The Lion, Nick Headley; The Wizard of Oz, Warren Bishop; Toto, Gabbi Thomas; and The Wicked Witch, Neta Hodson.

The show was fully costumed in bright colors and sparkling sequins. As a county event more than 30 adults helped build the sets, props and create costumes.



Comemorative imprinted yellow bricks were sold for $15 each to help continue theatre education and productions. Character sponsorships were also available to help defray the costs of the costumes.

The show was free of charge.

Riddle of the Rhyme Robber - 1995

"Riddle of the Rhyme Robber" takes young people on a journey through a musical Gooseland Glen, a town where "THE RHYME SCHEMER" (dNick) has made rhyme robbing an art. dNick leaves Gooseland Glen when he's ridiculed for his inability to rhyme, but he returns with a vengeance.

The show was based on a number of nursery rhyme characters most kids are familiar with such as: Little Boy Blue, Little Miss Muffet, Mother Goose, and Humpty Dumpty. The play touches on several themes, but acceptance seems to be the most prominent.






The Young People's Theatre Workshop presented their performance on August 11 and 12, 1995.

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