Slave Narratives Revisited

Thank you to everyone who came out this past weekend to see Ed Shockley's great play "Slave Narratives Revisited; a celebration of freedom". Thank you also to world famous filmmaker Euzhan Palcy, who graced our theatre with her presence on Friday evening. Ed and lary moten honored her for her years of work including writing and directing "A Dry White Season" which featured Marlon Brando and Donald Sutherland. We had a World Series and a presidential visit to Camden to contend with but, never the less, many dedicated theatre goers came to SCTC to support this play. After we move into the Waterfront South Theatre we will bring the play back for a weekend. I will announce that as next season comes closer. Also, remember Saturday, November 14th! We will be installing the new stage and would love for you to stop by and help. We will begin at 7:30 AM. All are most welcome.

Visit from NJ Sec of State Wells and Steve Runk, NJ State Council On The Arts

I want to thank NJ Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells and Director of the NJ Council On The Arts Steven R. Runk for visiting the Waterfront South Theatre yesterday at the request of Governor Jon Corzine. Secretary Wells and Mr. Runk spent over an hour with us touring the new theatre and walking the streets of Waterfront South to experience the artistic vision and freedom that our neighborhood exhibits. As we get ready for the opening of "Slave Narratives Revisited" at SCTC tomorrow night we can all feel the pride of knowing that the leadership of New Jersey knows and understand the importance of the arts in Waterfront South and how important plays like these are to all of our growth as a people. Please come see the play this weekend. support the arts in Camden and thank you again Secretary Wells and Steve Runk for spending time with us. Come back often!

Brick going up on Waterfront South Theatre!!!

Stop by the corner of 4th and Jasper Street in Camden and see SCTC's new home in its next stage of construction as the brick goes on! This will be the last big change to the exterior of the theatre as work moves inside!

Please join us November 14th as we lay down the stage at 7:30AM. Contact me at joep@southcamdentheatre.org for details. All are welcome. Art will save us!!!!!!

Stage Construction at SCTC - Waterfront South Theatre

We will be building the stage at the new Waterfront South Theatre on Saturday morning, November 14th starting at 7:30 AM. There are four layers to the stage and we will be led by Camden Catholic alum and Set construction Manager Rob Klimowski who has designed some SCTC sets in the past. Come out an be a part of the rebirth. If you'd like to help [we'd love to have you!] please let me know by emailing me at joep@southcamdentheatre.org or sign up when you come to see SLAVE NARRATIVES REVISITED next weekend, october 30, 31 or November 1. Let's show the region that Camden IS rising in Waterfront South. We will begin work at 7:30 AM and hope to be finsihed by afternoon. Angels are everywhere. Art WILL truly save us all!

Last Rites now on sale!

Last Rites is officially on sale as of October 1st. You can order your copy online at Amazon, Borders and Barnes and Noble, published by Hansen Publishing. No word yet on which book stores will carry it locally but I encourage you to suggest it to you local store. Thanks to everyone for their ongoing support and I look forward to seeing you at the opening of Last Rites at the new Waterfront South Theatre
in 2010.

Slave Narratives Revisited - Watch the video preview

Watch the video preview for Ed Shockley's wonderful play "Slave Narratives Revisited: a celebration of freedom" that South Camden Theatre Company will be bringing to you for three shows only on October 30, 31 and November 1st. Check out the video preview below and on our YouTube channel at:http://www.youtube.com/user/SouthCamdenTheatre I am sure after seeing it you will want to reserve your seats. remember, there is limited seating for this show. Don't miss it!

News From Tennessee Williams Festival in Provincetown

I'm spending the week in Provincetown, MA at the 4th Annual Tennessee Williams Festival. It is truly an incredible theatre festival and, as we are in it's second day, have already seen a few wonderful Tennessee Williams plays. To quote Tenn from his play "The Last Of My Solid Gold Watches", though, "my pockets are filled with watches that show me I have little time left". That is, the way I feel about this festival. There are, though, many more plays until the festival closes Sunday and I will be seeing as many as time allows. My hope is to bring something from this festival each year to Camden and I am already speaking with Patrick Falco and David Kaplan, the directors of this fine festival about such possibilities. It is also a thrill to see my book and "LAST RITES" on sale here. I wonder what Walt and Sue would think about P'Town!

I will be sharing big Waterfront South Theatre news with you shortly. Our season of transition will begin on October 30th with "Slave Narratives Revisited: a celebration of freedom". Tickets are for sale online. Please don't miss it.