Snapdragon Theatre Guild

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight at Runnells Hall

by Snapdragon Theatre Guild on December 6, 2011

The public is invited to Snapdragon Theatre Guild’s winter production, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, an adaptation of the ancient poetic tale of Camelot and the court of King Arthur, based on the great Middle English poem. This Thursday, December 8, at 5:30 at Runnells Hall in Chocorua, join the knights and ladies of the Round Table for a Christmas celebration like no other! Mummers will entertain the splendid court until they are interrupted by a “half giant” from folklore and the deepest recesses of our minds. A challenge is set to Sir Gawain that only the bravest and best could undertake. How will he meet it? Come see a group of marvelous young thespians from Tamworth, Sandwich and the surrounding area answer this question.

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Calling young actors: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

by Snapdragon Theatre Guild on October 27, 2011

SNAPDRAGON THEATRE GUILD calls young actors aged 5-13 to take part in ITS WINTER PRODUCTION of SIR GAWAIN AND THE GREEN KNIGHT. An adaptation of the ancient poetic tale of Camelot and the court of King Arthur, based on the great Middle English poem. Join the knights and ladies of the Round Table for a Christmas celebration like no other! Mummers will entertain the splendid court until they are interrupted by a “half giant” from folklore and the deepest recesses of our minds. A challenge is set to Sir Gawain that only the bravest and best could undertake. How will he meet it? This play offers fun and lively parts to newcomers, and meaty lines and characters to older and more experienced cast members.

Date: Thursday, December 8, 5.30 PM

Place: Runnells Hall, Chocorua

REHEARSALS:

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 9TH
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 16TH
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 29TH
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 30TH
ALL FROM 3.45 TO 5.45 AT RUNNELLS HALL.

COST: $40 SIBLINGS $20

THE CAST WILL BE LIMITED TO THE FIRST TWENTY WHO REGISTER FOR THIS EXCITING OPPORTUNITY. PLEASE SIGN ON BY PHONE OR EMAIL ASAP!
POSNERS AT TAMWORTH LEARNING CIRCLES 323-7477 OR tamworthlearningcircles@yahoo.com

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Snapdragon Theatre Guild fall production is “A Thousand and One Nights”

by juno October 5, 2011
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Snapdragon Theatre Guild’s second full-scale production will be a revival of A Thousand and One Nights at The Barnstormers Theatre in Tamworth on Thursday, November 10. A big cast, stunning costumes, and favorite classic stories such as Sinbad and Aladdin will bring the magical world of Old Arabia and its stories to life. We invite [...]

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Fall Theater Workshop for kids Sept. 12-Oct. 3; Stagecraft I: Character Development

by juno September 1, 2011
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[ September 12, 2011; 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM. September 17, 2011; 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM. ] Where: Sandwich Town Hall
When: Mondays, 3:30-5:00 PM; September 12-October 3
Open to ages 8-14. Limit: 12. Cost: $50.
Questions? Call Will: 968-7952.
Will Cabell will direct a class in stage performance skills when creating character roles. We will look at stock characters from stories and familiar plays and develop walks, speech, and mannerisms which portray them. Students will [...]

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Our Creative Community: In Tamworth tonight (7/22)

by juno July 22, 2011
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Ordination Rock 'n' Roll

Ben & Tucker (Ben Cook and Tucker Letarte, both of Tamworth) and friends singing to the trees and the sky. You can see them live tomorrow night (Saturday, 7/23) at Chequers Villa in Tamworth and next Saturday (7/30) at The Whittier House in West Ossipee.

Then, after seeing a play with plays within [...]

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Come see our local young thespians perform the Scottish play at the Fairgrounds!

by Advice To The Players July 18, 2011
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[ July 29, 2011; 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. ] [caption id="attachment_8235" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="Four young thespians greet each other on the first day of Advice To The Players’ KidsCamp Shakesperience. This is the tenth anniversary year of Sandwich’s popular theatre camp."][/caption]

Over thirty budding thespians gathered at the Sandwich Fairgrounds Stage on a recent Monday morning for the first day of Advice [...]

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