Belmont Avenue Social Club [with pool table] coming in February!

Last night, we brought a pool table into the theatre, the first sign of our next play coming to SCTC! Thanks to Jim, Katie, Ray and Brad for braving the snow, ice and cold to bring a necessary piece to the theatre for our next production. This really is exciting and fun work. "Belmont Avenue Social Club', Bruce Graham's biting and funny play about local politics, under the direction of Ray Croce promises to jump start your 2010 theatre season. Bringing a pool table into the theatre on a cold winter's night got my theatre fire started. Have a great holiday season and see you all in February!

Holiday Season Reminder

First of all let me take this time to wish all of you a happy holiday season. Thank you for your generosity as we build the Waterfront South Theatre togeteher! I wanted to remind you that we still have seats available to be named for your loved ones. We also have smaller gift levels available to help the theatre continue to come to life! Please go to www.southcamdentheatre.org/support.html for information. Thank you in advance for briinging art and life to Camden. 2010 will be an incredible year. See you at the theatre!

Reminder: Book Party Wednesday night at Max's

A quick reminder that tomorrow night, 12-2, from 6-8PM we will be at Max's Seafood in Gloucester celebrating the print release of "Last Rites". I hope you can come out, say hello and celebrate the next step in the long journey of Walt, Sue and the rest of the characters who populate the play and Camden in 1967. From conception, to written play, to production, to Watefront South Theatre and beyond, this publication by Hansen Publishing is the next step in our journey. I hope to see you tomorrow night. Jon Hansen, the publisher, will be on hand with copies of the book for sale. Max's is located at the corner of Hudson and Burlington Streets in Gloucester City, NJ [08030 if you're mapquesting]. See you then!

One Actor Still Needed for "Belmont"

We still seek one actor [50-60, non equity] for "Belmont Avenue Social Club", our play that will begin in February. Email me at joep@southcamdentheatre.org if you would like to read for our director, Ray Croce.

Standing on the new stage at Waterfront South Theatre

Thank you to everyone who came out to install the stage at the new Waterfront South Theatre! Over thirty people came out this past Saturday morning to work, inspire and complete the installation of the stage that will launch the dreams of countless artists and children in Camden, NJ. It was emotional, inspiring and proves to all that Camden is rising around us and, with our hands and sweat and effort that we are all bringing it back. Keep an eye out for our painting the theatre day which will be in February. We will all be bringing our brushes and rollers and bringing the theatre to life. Art will save us!

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!