Emerging Playwrights...
from Page to UpStage!

   
Congratulations to the winners of our first annual Emerging
Playwright Project. 
Terry Smith (Jacksonville, FL)  "CHERRY STREET PARK"
Lauren Weaver (Houston, TX) "RAVAGED"

The Production Schedule:
September 16 & 18 at 7:00 pm "RAVAGED" directed by Dorrian Wilson 
September 17 at  7:00 pm and September 19 at 2:00 pm 
"CHERRY STREET PARK" directed by Dr. Ava Brewster-Turner
Tickets $15  

"IN THE SPIRIT" FUNDRAISER
"IN THE SPIRIT" a collage of humorous, dramatic and thought-provoking vignettes with Biblical themes will be presented August 28 at 5:00 pm and 7:30 pm; and August 29 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm.  This is the second production presented as a building benefit fundraiser.  Tickets $20 and seating is limited.  

STAR TROUPE PRESIDENT RELOCATES  
Oonarissa Brown-Bernard, UTC's Star Troupe President and Award Winning Actress has relocted to Atlanta, GA to continue working in the theatre industry.  All the best to an outstanding star!  We will miss you.                                

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Volunteers are an important aspect of UpStage Theatre.  There are many opportunities to help with the productions and other events.  As a volunteer, you get a chance to meet and mingle with the theatre-going public and and cast members. For college students, this is an excellent and fun way to earn community service hours while enjoying live theatre productions.  For more information, please contact the office.

BECOME A FRIEND OF UPSTAGE
As we prepare for a new season, the bar has been raised.  UpStage Theatre has launced its fundraising campaign to build a new theatre!  Our artistic vision and audiences have outgrown and current facility.  As we continue to take our bows in front of the curtain for outstanding productions this season, we are working behind the curtain to prepare for an even greater 2011 challenge!  UpStage Theatre Company is committed to fulfilling these challenges and humbly ask for your help.  

Thanks to all of our loyal donors who have contributed to our 2010 FRIEND FUND BENEFIT DRIVE to date.  Your friendship and support is invaluable to our success.  For those of you who have not yet donated, and are interested in learning more about the program, please call the office or send us an email. We will be happy to assist you.