Gull Lake High School performing arts teacher Robin Nott, longtime advisor and director of the Performing Arts Company, has announced that next year's State Tour Show will be the last he will direct. He'll continue to teach, but someone new will take over the annual competition show.
Robin's farewell show will be a special one: Dune Shadow, which Robin himself adapted from a novel by Nancy Y. Stone, tells a story set in the ill-fated real-life town of Singapore, Michigan, near Saugatuck. No doubt a few PAC alumni will want to plan to return for that occasion!
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Thursday, March 10, 2011
Sunday, April 25, 2010
A Volunteer STAR
Hope you saw this great Gazette article about Benjamin Flaten, who won the Young Adult Volunteer STAR award this year. Ben was a member of the Gull Lake High School Performing Arts Company back in the day. He's had some major obstacles thrown his way since then, but he's accomplishing great work for others. Congratulations on the award, Ben, and thanks for all you do!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
PAC Tour Show Opens at Home
This is the weekend--your chance to see Gull Lake High School's Performing Arts Company perform their annual state tour show here at home. You can see the drama Black Water in the Cafetorium at (please note!) Gull Lake Middle School on Friday and Saturday, February 5 and 6 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, February 7 at 2 p.m. Admission is $6, $3 for students. Those who saw the show at district competition last weekend--where it won a number of citations for excellence, in addition to the opportunity to move on to regional competition--say that it is a powerful and intense drama.
If you miss this weekend's performances, you have another chance to see the show when PAC takes it to regional competition on Saturday, February 13, at a location to be announced. And, if PAC qualifies there, they will move on to state finals at Midland Center for the Arts in Midland, MI, on Friday and Saturday, February 19 and 20. Admission to the competition performances is free.
If you miss this weekend's performances, you have another chance to see the show when PAC takes it to regional competition on Saturday, February 13, at a location to be announced. And, if PAC qualifies there, they will move on to state finals at Midland Center for the Arts in Midland, MI, on Friday and Saturday, February 19 and 20. Admission to the competition performances is free.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Laurie Cartwright
We were so very sorry to hear of the death of Laurie Cartwright, a 2009 graduate of Gull Lake High School and wonderful, talented member of both the Performing Arts Company and the GLHS Band. Our deepest sympathies to her family and all of her many friends. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 19, at Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, Richland Chapel, 9170 East D Avenue in Richland. More about Laurie's life and the remembrance can be found at the Kalamazoo Gazette website.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Quick summary of November's PAF meeting
Hello, all--
Thought I'd try posting an abbreviated version of the Performing Arts Foundation minutes here. Contact us at performingartsfoundation@gmail.com if you'd like the full treatment! And join us for our next meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8, at the Richland Area Community Center, 9400 East CD Avenue.
GLCS Performing Arts Foundation
Regular meeting November 10, 2009
Present: Murray Cooper, Pat Hanavan, Robin Nott, Jan Watson
Guest artists: Robin reported that Kinetic Affect will come to Gull Lake High School and Middle School as spoken word artists this spring, doing two performances at each school and conducting a workshop with a creative writing class. Robin will apply for grants from PAF and the GL Schools Foundation.
PAF Promise: Robin has received 10 requests for “pay for play” scholarships so far; he expects a few more by the time payment is due—around November 23, when PAC’s state tour show auditions begin—and will submit a request to PAF at that time. PAF has received several donations in response to, some specifically designated for, this need and will be able to provide the scholarships.
PAC Tour Show: This year’s show's playwright Julia Jordan has approved the Performing Arts Company’s shortening the play for festival use, and also has kindly asked that her royalty be donated; it will go to PAF.
Grant requests for pizza for an informational/recruitment meeting for PAC’s state tour show on November 17 and for materials for the successful Scream Team event at Halloween were approved.
PAF Banner: Randy Walbridge will have camera-ready text and image by a student ready for the December 8 PAF meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Pat Hanavan, secretary
Thought I'd try posting an abbreviated version of the Performing Arts Foundation minutes here. Contact us at performingartsfoundation@gmail.com if you'd like the full treatment! And join us for our next meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8, at the Richland Area Community Center, 9400 East CD Avenue.
GLCS Performing Arts Foundation
Regular meeting November 10, 2009
Present: Murray Cooper, Pat Hanavan, Robin Nott, Jan Watson
Guest artists: Robin reported that Kinetic Affect will come to Gull Lake High School and Middle School as spoken word artists this spring, doing two performances at each school and conducting a workshop with a creative writing class. Robin will apply for grants from PAF and the GL Schools Foundation.
PAF Promise: Robin has received 10 requests for “pay for play” scholarships so far; he expects a few more by the time payment is due—around November 23, when PAC’s state tour show auditions begin—and will submit a request to PAF at that time. PAF has received several donations in response to, some specifically designated for, this need and will be able to provide the scholarships.
PAC Tour Show: This year’s show's playwright Julia Jordan has approved the Performing Arts Company’s shortening the play for festival use, and also has kindly asked that her royalty be donated; it will go to PAF.
Grant requests for pizza for an informational/recruitment meeting for PAC’s state tour show on November 17 and for materials for the successful Scream Team event at Halloween were approved.
PAF Banner: Randy Walbridge will have camera-ready text and image by a student ready for the December 8 PAF meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Pat Hanavan, secretary
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Local Heroes
If you've attended any Gull Lake High School or Middle School event in the last--oh, just about ever--from plays to track meets to football games to--well, just about anything--then you've seen Jack and Marcia Sizer. They're always there, taking wonderful photographs, rooting for the kids, and offering support to the adults. Then, as often as not, you'll see them quietly handing kids or parents prints of those photos--priceless keepsakes of great times in their lives. For dozens of Performing Arts Company productions, they've provided photographs for the archives. All of this they do quietly, and usually at their own expense.On Friday, January 30, at a home performance of PAC's state tour show, Bamboozled!, the Sizers were recognized as true Local Heroes with the Department of Fine Arts' annual award. Robin Nott presented them with a plaque on stage before the show began--and before the Sizers returned to their cameras to continue their wonderful work. Thank you, Marcia and Jack!
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Bamboozled! and Baker's Wife
Two theatricals not to be missed:
The Gull Lake High School Performing Arts Company presents its annual state competition show, Bamboozled!, in three home performances on Friday, January 30, Saturday, January 31 at 8 p.m., and on Sunday, February 1 at 2 p.m. Take special note that, because the competition requires a large stage, these home shows will take place at the Gull Lake Middle School cafetorium. You'll be charmed and entertained by this traditional Renaissance comedy in the commedia dell'arte style. To add to the wonder of the performances and technical ingenuity, I hear the costumes are fabulous!
This is PAC's eighteenth year going to state competition, sponsored by the Michigan Interscholastic Forensic Association. Home performances will replicate the competition situation, in which the company must move all scenery and props onto a bare stage, perform the play, and completely clear the stage again, all in a total of 45 minutes or less. It's always an amazing spectacle as well as a great performance.
If you're free to travel, the show will be performed in district competition at Greenville High School on January 24, in regional competition at Olivet High School on February 7, and, if Gull Lake wins there, they'll perform at state finals at Chelsea High School the weekend of February 13 and 14. Watch this space for news!
Another theatrical must for your calendar: The Baker's Wife opens January 30 at the Civic's Parish Theatre and runs through February 15 2009. Gull Lake alumna Mary Teutsch plays the title character. Says the Civic: "Old world charm permeates every moment of this bittersweet, wise and gently romantic fable of life and love in southern France. The bickering residents of a small Provencal town at last find peace and contentment in the heavenly bread of the newly arrived baker and his attractive young wife. But when she is lured away by the attentions of a handsome young gigolo, the middle-aged baker is heartbroken and loses all zest for life and baking, throwing the community into chaos. If you're looking for a musical that is warm, mature, intelligent and melodic, you're sure to enjoy The Baker's Wife. But be warned, you should only see it if you're prepared to fall in love. (Adult Themes)" See the Civic's website for times and ticket info.
The Gull Lake High School Performing Arts Company presents its annual state competition show, Bamboozled!, in three home performances on Friday, January 30, Saturday, January 31 at 8 p.m., and on Sunday, February 1 at 2 p.m. Take special note that, because the competition requires a large stage, these home shows will take place at the Gull Lake Middle School cafetorium. You'll be charmed and entertained by this traditional Renaissance comedy in the commedia dell'arte style. To add to the wonder of the performances and technical ingenuity, I hear the costumes are fabulous!
This is PAC's eighteenth year going to state competition, sponsored by the Michigan Interscholastic Forensic Association. Home performances will replicate the competition situation, in which the company must move all scenery and props onto a bare stage, perform the play, and completely clear the stage again, all in a total of 45 minutes or less. It's always an amazing spectacle as well as a great performance.
If you're free to travel, the show will be performed in district competition at Greenville High School on January 24, in regional competition at Olivet High School on February 7, and, if Gull Lake wins there, they'll perform at state finals at Chelsea High School the weekend of February 13 and 14. Watch this space for news!
Another theatrical must for your calendar: The Baker's Wife opens January 30 at the Civic's Parish Theatre and runs through February 15 2009. Gull Lake alumna Mary Teutsch plays the title character. Says the Civic: "Old world charm permeates every moment of this bittersweet, wise and gently romantic fable of life and love in southern France. The bickering residents of a small Provencal town at last find peace and contentment in the heavenly bread of the newly arrived baker and his attractive young wife. But when she is lured away by the attentions of a handsome young gigolo, the middle-aged baker is heartbroken and loses all zest for life and baking, throwing the community into chaos. If you're looking for a musical that is warm, mature, intelligent and melodic, you're sure to enjoy The Baker's Wife. But be warned, you should only see it if you're prepared to fall in love. (Adult Themes)" See the Civic's website for times and ticket info.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
A Chorus Line at the Civic, featuring PAC folk
You'll want to see the Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning musical A Chorus Line at the Civic Theatre downtown, and, when you do, don't miss the Gull Lake connections. Performing Arts Company alumna Stacy Bartell is the props master for this production, and Hannah Homnick plays the role of Tricia. The production opens Friday, September 19, at 8 p.m. and runs through a final matinee performance on Sunday, October 5, a 2 p.m. Check the Civic's website for the full schedule and ticket info!
Thursday, February 7, 2008
More photos from A Little Princess
Excellent! Now we have some photos by the pros, i.e., Jack and Marcia Sizer. Many thanks, Sizers! These came from last Saturday's performance of A Little Princess by Gull Lake High School's Performing Arts Company. Enjoy.
First, Robin Nott introducing this year's seniors:
First, Robin Nott introducing this year's seniors:
Sunday, February 3, 2008
A Little Princess is off to regionals
After a great home stand--shortened slightly by the snow day on Friday--the Performing Arts Company's production of A Little Princess is off to regional competition in Olivet on Saturday, February 9. They will be first to perform that day, so be there by 8:30 a.m. if you want to see the show . . . and then relax for the rest of the day and enjoy the other productions that moved up from district festivals in our region.
Gull Lake scored a solid 1 at district competition, in spite of running a minute over the allotted time, and won several special citations for the total content of the production, acting, and original music.
A win at the regional festival would take the production to state competition February 15 and 16 at Auburn Hills Avondale High School.
Break a leg, Gull Lake!
Sunday, January 27, 2008
A Little Princess hits the stage
It's that great time of year . . . when Gull Lake High School’s Performing Arts Company gives three home performances of its state tour show. This year's production is A Little Princess, a beautiful adaptation of Francis Hodgson Burnett’s classic novel, set in Victorian England.
Your chance to see the play comes this weekend at Gull Lake Middle School (you know, the FORMER high school) stage this Friday and Saturday, February 1 and 2, at 8 p.m., and on Sunday, February 3, at 2 p.m. General admission is $5; $3 for children under 12.
A Little Princess is PAC's entry in this year’s state drama festival. They've already performed it at the district theater festival competition on January 26. In spite of running about a minute too long--which loses competition points--the production won the highest possible rating, a 1.
Following this weekend's home stand, PAC will take the play to regional competition on February 9, and state finals will be held February 15 and 16 at Auburn Hills Avondale High School.
But we're lucky enough not to have to travel all the way to Auburn Hills to see this great production. Just come on down to Gull Lake Middle School this weekend to experience A Little Princess.
Your chance to see the play comes this weekend at Gull Lake Middle School (you know, the FORMER high school) stage this Friday and Saturday, February 1 and 2, at 8 p.m., and on Sunday, February 3, at 2 p.m. General admission is $5; $3 for children under 12.
A Little Princess is PAC's entry in this year’s state drama festival. They've already performed it at the district theater festival competition on January 26. In spite of running about a minute too long--which loses competition points--the production won the highest possible rating, a 1.
Following this weekend's home stand, PAC will take the play to regional competition on February 9, and state finals will be held February 15 and 16 at Auburn Hills Avondale High School.
But we're lucky enough not to have to travel all the way to Auburn Hills to see this great production. Just come on down to Gull Lake Middle School this weekend to experience A Little Princess.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
A glance back at 2007--with thanks!
Before we get too much farther into the new year, let's take a little look back at 2007. You--with your donations, work for PAF, contributions in kind, and moral support--have made fantastic things happen. Thank you!
Now join me in the Way Back Machine . . .
As the year changed to 2007, PAF presented a plaque to Marcell Klett, longtime devoted costumer for the Performing Arts Company, to show our appreciation as she and her husband Doug moved to St. Louis. Marcell will be much missed as this year's state tour show gets under way.
Two home performances of PAC's 2007 state tour show, The Handicapper General, were snowed out. PAF came to the rescue with funds to replace the lost ticket revenue so that the show could go on.
PAF ran the food concession and sold shirts and videos at the first-ever Spring Arts Showcase at Gull Lake High School in May. The event truly was a showcase for the work of students in all the arts--PAC, Jazz Band, Choir, and visual arts students--and promises to be a great annual event.
Gull Lake drama teacher Robin Nott received a grant from Education for the Arts to attend a storytelling workshop in New Hampshire in the summer; PAF approved a grant for Robin's gas expenses to travel to the workshop, but Robin returned the grant, having minimized expenses (hey, and carbon emissions!) by carpooling with other attendees. Robin worked with some internationally-known storytellers at the workshop and plans to bring one of them, Len Cabrell, to Gull Lake this spring to work with our students. PAF will help to fund his visit.
PAF provided funds for the repair of a computer and to add to the play library in the arts department at the high school.
PAF provided a scholarship for a high school student to travel with a PAC group to Stratford, Ontario, to see several productions and take some fascinating behind-the-scenes tours. The group also took an acting class with a Stratford company member, an opportunity paid for by a PAF grant.
PAF purchased amplifiers and cases for the electric guitars of three special education students of Rick Bengelink at the Middle School. The three have formed a group that has been learning to play guitar and hope to perform at the Glitter talent show this spring.
A high school band student will receive a PAF scholarship to join the band’s trip to Florida during spring break 2008.
Those were some of the highlights of PAF's work in 2007. Thanks to everyone who helped to make it all happen! Now PAF is preparing to help with PAC's 2008 state tour show, The Little Princess . . . planning to help bring storyteller Len Cabrell to our schools . . . providing scholarships to arts students . . . and much more. Your support means so much to so many kids--and to the community at large. Thank you!
Now join me in the Way Back Machine . . .
As the year changed to 2007, PAF presented a plaque to Marcell Klett, longtime devoted costumer for the Performing Arts Company, to show our appreciation as she and her husband Doug moved to St. Louis. Marcell will be much missed as this year's state tour show gets under way.
Two home performances of PAC's 2007 state tour show, The Handicapper General, were snowed out. PAF came to the rescue with funds to replace the lost ticket revenue so that the show could go on.
PAF ran the food concession and sold shirts and videos at the first-ever Spring Arts Showcase at Gull Lake High School in May. The event truly was a showcase for the work of students in all the arts--PAC, Jazz Band, Choir, and visual arts students--and promises to be a great annual event.
Gull Lake drama teacher Robin Nott received a grant from Education for the Arts to attend a storytelling workshop in New Hampshire in the summer; PAF approved a grant for Robin's gas expenses to travel to the workshop, but Robin returned the grant, having minimized expenses (hey, and carbon emissions!) by carpooling with other attendees. Robin worked with some internationally-known storytellers at the workshop and plans to bring one of them, Len Cabrell, to Gull Lake this spring to work with our students. PAF will help to fund his visit.
PAF provided funds for the repair of a computer and to add to the play library in the arts department at the high school.
PAF provided a scholarship for a high school student to travel with a PAC group to Stratford, Ontario, to see several productions and take some fascinating behind-the-scenes tours. The group also took an acting class with a Stratford company member, an opportunity paid for by a PAF grant.
PAF purchased amplifiers and cases for the electric guitars of three special education students of Rick Bengelink at the Middle School. The three have formed a group that has been learning to play guitar and hope to perform at the Glitter talent show this spring.
A high school band student will receive a PAF scholarship to join the band’s trip to Florida during spring break 2008.
Those were some of the highlights of PAF's work in 2007. Thanks to everyone who helped to make it all happen! Now PAF is preparing to help with PAC's 2008 state tour show, The Little Princess . . . planning to help bring storyteller Len Cabrell to our schools . . . providing scholarships to arts students . . . and much more. Your support means so much to so many kids--and to the community at large. Thank you!
Friday, May 25, 2007
Passage to India
This arrived last Saturday from Sean C., PAC '99--who by now is actually in India:
"I'm taking off for India in 10 minutes!
Go check out my group's blog at www.indiastudytrip.com
Click on 'Blogs' on the left sidebar, and then 'Group Four Blog.' . . . Leave comments, tell your friends who might happen to be interested in international business or India in general, and all that good stuff."
For more Gull Lake arts alumni news, be sure to get your name on our Footlights newsletter list. Just e-mail us at PerformingArtsFoundation@gmail.com giving your mailing address.
"I'm taking off for India in 10 minutes!
Go check out my group's blog at www.indiastudytrip.com
Click on 'Blogs' on the left sidebar, and then 'Group Four Blog.' . . . Leave comments, tell your friends who might happen to be interested in international business or India in general, and all that good stuff."
For more Gull Lake arts alumni news, be sure to get your name on our Footlights newsletter list. Just e-mail us at PerformingArtsFoundation@gmail.com giving your mailing address.
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