Community theater — thriving and part of our social fabric
THE REACH OF COMMUNITY THEATER might surprise you. It engages more people in theatrical activity, albeit part-time, than all the rest of the American theater put together, including schools and colleges, according to Theatre in America: Appraisals and Challenges. With U.S. origins dating back to the 1850s, community theater has an incredible impact. It is […]
Sierra Stages presents Closer Than Ever from October 31-November 24 in Grass Valley
To complete its fifth season, Sierra Stages presents CLOSER THAN EVER, a unique musical revue that celebrates life, love and everything in between. When it debuted in 1990, CLOSER THAN EVER was hailed by The New York Times as having “one of the half-dozen finest American theatre scores of the last decade.” The show plays […]
A splendid Nevada County Arts calendar this fall
Nevada County CA is a creative pulse. Here are some examples of fall-holiday events. For a complete list visit NevadaCountyArts.org: FALL COLORS OPEN STUDIOS ART TOUR Oct. 5-6 and 12-13 Visit 74 local artists in 34 studios and see where art is made, displayed and enjoyed in western Nevada County. View and purchase original work […]
Elly nominees include CATS, Sierra Stages, LeGacy Productions and Qwest Theaterworks
Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra, Sierra Stages, LeGacy Productions, Synthetic Unlimited and Qwest Theaterworks were all nominees for 2013 Elly awards — a continuing sign of prospering community theater in the Sierra Foothills. CATS’ Journey to the West tied for the lead in receiving the most nominations for adult programs, with 11. One of […]
Reading of “Sleuth” on May 22 at Miners Foundry in Nevada City
On Wednesday, May 22, for one night only, Sierra Stages and Miners Foundry Cultural Center will present “SLEUTH” by Anthony Shaffer as the second in it series of informal play readings titled “Theater by the Book.” The reading will take place at the Miners Foundry in Nevada City at 7:30 PM. Admission is FREE, with […]
Sierra Stages’ new season begins with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
SIERRA STAGES IS A ON A ROLL. SINCE IT began only four years ago, the community theatre based in western Nevada County has presented 15 plays and musicals and has been recognized by the Sacramento Area Regional Theatre Alliance with four Elly Awards and 23 Elly nominations (including Death of a Salesman, see photo). The […]
Sierra Stages to present “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” this spring
Sierra Stages will present this magical comedy from February 28 through March 23 at the Nevada Theatre in Nevada City. The director is Jac Royce. The creative staff includes Mike Edwards (set design), Sharon Olson (costume design) and Erin Beatie (lighting design). Spells are cast, lovers are fooled and revelry flourishes as worlds collide in […]
Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra top winner at Elly Awards
Sacramento — CATS (Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra), Sierra Stages and LeGacy Productions were all winners in the annual Elly Award ceremonies on Sunday night. CATS won four Elly awards for Teahouse of the August Moon, LeGacy won for I Hate Hamlet, and Sierra Stages won for A Funny Thing Happened On The Way […]
Elly Nominees include a myriad of Foothill theater groups
Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra (CATS), LeGacy Productions, Sierra Stages, Nevada County Performing Arts Guild, Paul Emery Presents and Ewing Ventures all are nominees in this year’s Elly Awards, honoring regional theater in the region. It is a testament to the growing quality of community theater in our region, as we’ve reported before. Nominees […]
Sierra Stages’ The Music Man is a hit: review
In the interest of full disclosure, I should tell you I’ve been humming “Seventy-Six Trombones” and “The Wells Fargo Wagon” from The Music Man since I was a teenager. It’s one of my all-time favorite musicals, and (along with the rest of our family) I’ve been eager to see Nevada City-based Sierra Stages’ production of […]
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