Newsletter - Saco River Theatre

The Saco River Theatre
N EWSLE T TER
S P R I N G 2 013
v o l u m e 2, N u m b er 1
B y Da n a Pac k a r d
THE ORIGINALS LAUNCH
25TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON!
GREAT CONCERTS SLATED
FOR 2013!
The Originals celebrate their 25th Anniversary Season,
(23rd at SRT) with three exciting new productions: in April,
the New England Premiere of MAIDEN’S PROGENY:
An Afternoon With Mary Cassatt, 1906, by Le Wilhelm;
in July, the Maine Premiere of Christopher Durang’s
outrageous new musical, ADRIFT IN MACAO; and in
November, Steve Martin’s hysterical adapted comedy, THE
UNDERPANTS!
Astounding Blues guitarist/singer Debbie Davies, Cajun
music legends Beau Soleil, with Michael Doucet, Creole
music superstars Nathan and The Zydeco Cha Chas and
Maine folk luminary Dave Mallett will all grace the SRT
stage, along with local favorites Rock My Soul, Downeast
Fiddle Jamboree, Denny Breau, Erica Brown’s Bluegrass
Connection, and many others!
JENNIFER PORTER’S CD
GOES INTERNATIONAL!
Songs from Jennifer’s benefit
CD, The Way You Look
Tonight, have been playing
regularly on WNYC and
Sirius XM Satellite Radio’s
“40s on 4” with Jonathan
Schwartz, as well as Maine
Public Radio, WMPG and
many other stations. There
Is No Greater Love, from
the CD, has been selected
for a Jazz compilation album to be distributed in Taiwan
and Mainland China. Jennifer’s singing is beautiful, and
Sonny Barbato (piano and accordion) Kevin Barry (guitar)
Jim Lyden (bass) Les Harris, Jr. and Dave Jamrog (drums)
Aubrey Harris (bass) Matt Langely (saxophones) and Trent
Austin (Trumpet) all play brilliantly on this memorable
recording. If you have not done so already, you can support
The Saco River Theatre by buying your CD right now!
Order via Pay Pal at www.sacorivertheatre.org, or send a
check for $16.50 in the enclosed envelope. Make a Spring
Donation of $50 or more and receive The Way You Look
Tonight, signed by Jennifer, plus a complimentary ticket to
the event of your choice!
Debbie Davies
Nathan Williams
RESTROOM FUND GROWS –
GROUND BREAKS SOON!
Over $2,300 has been donated/pledged since last June!
We have written a grant to supply a large portion of funds
required to complete the project. Please contribute to the
Restroom Fund now, and remember to drop your change
in the “Restroom Jar” at events! Make checks payable to
The Saco River Theatre. All donations are tax-deductible.
We are working to reduce costs and save paper by gradually
moving to digital communications, so please include your
e-mail address in the space provided. You can also make a
secure online donation via PayPal at The Saco River Theatre
Web Site – www.sacorivertheatre.org.
The Old White Church
Spring Lessons & Classes
Now available for weddings, receptions and other functions!
Call (207) 929-6472 for booking information.
Drum Set: Contact Dana Packard - 207-929-5412
Yoga: Contact Pat Packard - 207-929-6472
The Originals
Present
Maiden’s
Progeny
An Afternoon With
Mary Cassatt, 1906
a play by
Le Wilhelm
“The play reaches its denouement
with its audience wanting more.
No greater compliment can be
paid a theatrical work.”
Fr ank Winship, UPI
April 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 - 7:30 PM
april 21 - 2:30 pm
Tix $20 / $18 Students & seniors
Thursday, April 25th is Pay What You Can
the saco river theatre, bar mills, maine
Reserve Today 207-929-5412