THE NEW PLAYWRIGHTS SESSION

"WRITE ON THE SLOPES"

THIS COMING SUMMER WILL SEE A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT SCHEDULING OF EVENTS FOR THE NEW CURTAIN THEATRE COMPANY. THIS IS GOING TO BE A SUMMER ABOUT “NEW “ BEGINNINGS. WE HAVE SOME NEW PROJECTS OF OUR OWN ON LINE BUT THE MOST EXCITING IS OUR MOVE TO GO NATIONAL IN OUR PROJECTS. AUGUST WILL SEE THE FIRST OF OUR “WRITE ON THE SLOPES SESSION”. WE ARE ALL ABOUT NEW BEGINNINGS HERE AT NCTC AND THIS IS OUR NEWEST PROJECT.

August will see the first of our new playwrights festival where we will invite aspiring writers from across this vast country of ours to submit their short one acts for our jury and the top four will be selected for work-shopping and production festival during the final two weeks of August to culminate on the Labour Day weekend on September 1, 2008.

The requirements are outlined in the following
· Scripts should be at least 20 minutes in length and no more than 40 minutes.
· Stories should be easily staged in a minimal setting.
· Entries are open to all aspiring playwrights from Newfoundland to British Columbia to the Northwest Territories.
· Scripts need to be submitted by July 1, 2008.
· Entries must be accompanied with an application and a $30 entry fee (non-refundable)
The top four entries will be judged by an established Newfoundland playwright and work-shopped and rehearsed and mounted in the final week of the festival leading up to Labour Day Weekend.

Contact us here at New Curtain for more info and for our application form.

nctc@persona.ca or 709 466 6699

Geoff
Artistic Director of THE NEW CURTAIN THEATRE COMPANY

SHAKESPEARE on the SLOPES opens on MARCH 20

Merchant of Venice and A Midsummer Night's Dream are the two shows in repertory this year at our inaugural festival at the beautiful White Hlls Ski Resort. Come out for a day - or even two - of skiing - Downhill and Cross-Country - and then take in a show in the evening. Or if you wish a break in the mid afternoon come to one of our 2 PM matinnes. Then relax at the Daylodge Lounge at the end of the day. Make a weekend or even a longer holiday as this is Easter Break. Book into one of our many hotels and B&B's. Come and really experience the unique offerings of the Clarenville Area.

Merchant of Venice tells the story of the darker side of the human condition on the Docks of the 1930's. Greed. Power. A pound of flesh or a pound of gold. You choose! Directed by Aiden Flynn of Rabbbittown Theatre. OPENS MARCH 20th.

A Midsummer Night's Dream is the fantasy filled story of lovers who do not always get what they want - or get to much of it - and the hilarity that ensues when a near-do-well fairy gets involved that never gets it right in the "casting of spells department". Directed by Geoff Adams - OPENS MARCH 22nd.

Come out for a day of skiing and an evening at the theatre.

TICKETS $17.50/ $15 for seniors.
Special rates available.
Phone 709 466 6699 or more information on group rates and special deals.

SCHEDULE FOR THE LINE-UP OF SHOWS

WEEK ONE

March 19 - Merchant of Venice (Pay What You Can Preview) 8 PM

March 20 - Merchant of Venice (OPENING NIGHT) 8 PM

March 21 - Merchant of Venice 8 PM

March 22 - A Midsummer Night's Dream (Pay What You Can Preview/Matinnee) 2 Pm

A Midsummer Night's Dream (OPENING NIGHT) 8 PM

March 23 - Merchant of Venice 8 PM

WEEK TWO

March 26 - A Midsummer Night's Dream 8 PM

March 27 - Merchant of Venice 8 PM

March 28 - A Midsummer Night's Dream 8 PM

March 29 - A Midsummer Night's Dream 2 PM (Matinnee)

- Merchant of Venice 8 PM (Closing)

March 30 - A Midsummer Night's Dream 8 PM (Closing)

Come and experience the newest addition to the Clarenville theatre community.

We are now in our new location in at the WHITE HILLS SKI RESORT and in our new home at The Loft Theatre in the Middle Chalet.

AUDITON CALL FOR SHAKESPEARE ON THE SLOPES FESTIVAL

Our first annual SHAKESPEARE ON THE SLOPES FESTIVAL is in its germination stage and we are putting out the call for actors to be cast in our two productions - Midsummer's Night Dream and THE BOND (Merchant of Venice - adapted by NL director Stephen Drover). This is going to prove to be landmark event for the area and we are inviting all to become a part of this.

The auditions are bweing held at THE RABBITTOWN THEATRE on Freshwater Road in St JOhn's on Saturday, February 23 fromnoon to 3 pm. If you wish to be audtion phone our office - 709 466 6699 - for an audition slot (or email the Artistic Director at nctc@persona.ca)

Please prepare two contrasting pieces and expect to read from the script. The production dates are from March 19-30, 2008 and will be at THE LOFT THEATRE at the White Hills Ski Resort in Clarenville.

FIRST WINTER PRODUCTION FOR THE SEASON

Our first show of the winter season is sure to have every one on the edge of their seats. A thriller? A ghost story? Or is it true? You come and decide.

Thirty Years ago Nora's mother disappeared into the small dense forest of Butler's Marsh. In her own moment of crisis Nora ventures to Newfoundland for the first time to explore Butler's Marsh. Accompanied by her partner Tim who, though less than helpful is nevertheless adamant that she not be left alone. As the night unfolds that becomes less troubling than exactly whom she is with? This show stars Amelia Manuel and Greg White and is directed by Artistic Director Geoff Adams. This show play was written by acclaimed Newfoundland playwright ROBERT CHAFE.

Come out for an evening of magical and ghostly storytelling. Combine with an afternoon of skiing on the hill or a evening tour of the newly lit cross-country ski trail around the pond.TICKETS are $17.50 .

Show Times are February 7, 8, 9, & 10

All shows are at 8 PM with a 2 PM PAY WHAT YOU CAN on Saturday the 9th.

(This show may not be suitable for under 15)

Check out our Facebook link:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=7956833327&ref=nf

For more information and reservations phone 466 6699

THANK YOU AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS

From myself and the Board of Trustees of The New Curtain Theatre company I would like to wish each and every one of you a happy holiday season and a bright and prosperous New Year for 2008. Thank you all as well for coming out to help us and listen to on the 21 and 22 of December in the reading (Our 1st Annual I hope) of Dickens - A CHRISTMAS CAROL. This I see as the birth of an annual event that will grow each and every year. This event helped us raise a decent amount to contribute toward paying off our renovation over-runs. Also the pudding sales were a hit again this year. With my move of residence (and difficulty in procuring supplies) we didn't have the time to organize the wreath making as last year.

Next year I will be organizing an even bigger Christmas festivity with ideas already starting to form. If any of you have anything in mind to consider please pass it along and who knows it may surface on the roster - remember we are a company for the people and the community.

Keep in tune for upcoming events as we just received some needed funding from the province that will enable us to keep plodding ahead with the shows.

Pass the word along to your friends and get them out to see our next show.

Cheers and Happy Holidays
Geoff

OPEN AUDITION CALL - SEPTEMBER 30

Rabittown Theatre, New Curtain Theatre Company and Patchwork Productions will be holding a round of open auditions for upcoming shows

Sunday September 30th at 1:00pm
Rabbittown Theatre Building (corner of Linscott and Merrymeeting Road), St John's, NL

Please prepare a short Scene to be performed with a partner during the audition. You are responsible for selecting the scene, securing a partner and rehearsing with that partner. If your partner wants to audition they have the option of using the same time slot/scene, or booking a second slot/scene to use as their audition piece. It is also acceptable to audition with somone who does not wish to audition, this must be noted at time of booking.

To express your interest in auditioning and book a time slot please email your name, phone number and available times to kristaleehann@yahoo.ca. Booking deadline is 9:00pm on Saturday Sept. 29th. Auditions will be slotted on a first come, first serve basis.

Cheers & Best of Luck!
Aiden, Geoff & Krista

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

COME ONE! COME ALL!
The first AGM of New Curtain is being held at The Loft Theatre at the White Hills Ski Resort on Wednesday, September 19th from 7 to 9 pm. If you want to come out and lend your hand at being a functioning board member of NCTC come on out. We need to create a fresh board of directors who have wonderful ideas and will be eager to get more people out to our shows and have an all round good time. Also come on out even if you want to know what is coming up this year and what you yourself would like to get involved in.

If you have any more questions call Geoff at 466 7966