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Lake Superior Community Theatre
137 Banks Boulevard - Silver Bay, Minnesota, 55614
deaner@lakenet.com / 218-226-4437, ex. 8144
October 17, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Community Theatre Changes Name & Status
Silver Bay Area Community Theatre is now Lake
Superior Community Theatre (LSCT). The name change reflects the five year old
community theatre’s evolution from an unincorporated, grass roots organization
to a federal 501(c)(3) non profit charitable organization, according to LSCT
executive director Paul Deaner.
The federal tax exempt status will allow Lake Superior Community Theatre to be
eligible to apply for more grants and the name change will give the theatre
stronger marketing appeal in Lake County and beyond, Deaner said.
This past summer, a board of directors was formed including Rick Frericks -
chairperson, Brad Johnson - vice. chairperson, Chip Brown - treasurer, Roxanne
Lillis - secretary and Deaner.
The mission of Lake Superior Community Theatre is to provide quality local
theatre productions for both educational and entertainment benefits, promote the
continuation and growth of the arts within North Shore communities and
strengthen community relations through active participation, according to its
articles of incorporation.
Since it’s inception in March, 2002, the community theatre has presented four
musicals and one comedy, entertaining a total audience of about 6000 in its
auditorium home at William Kelley High School in Silver Bay. Hundreds of cast,
orchestra and crew members have participated in creating LSCT’s full scale
productions.
"Partnerships have been and are the key to making this work," said
Deaner. "Strong cooperation and administrative support from Lake Superior
School District, Community Education and Kelley High Principal George Starkovich
provide the needed infrastructure support. Financial contributions from area
businesses, individuals, units of government, regional granting organizations
and ticket sales have combined to drive the economics of LSCT. Enormous
volunteer support and strong leadership are other vital partnerships."
The theatre’s mailing address and office are now located at Kelley High. It
also has a web link at www.silverbay.com.
LSCT’s healthy financial footing has allowed it to reinvest monies back into
the auditorium with basic maintenance and needed equipment upgrades such as a
new lighting control board, new curtains, new projector screens, new lighting
fixtures, bulbs, periodic stage floor painting and the all-important stage fog
machine.
The board of directors are considering the purchase of a wireless microphone
system and Deaner will coordinate a logo contest for the "new"
theatre.
For more information about Lake Superior Community Theatre, contact Deaner at
218-226-4437, ex. 8144 or 218-353-7509.
(Photo credits l-r )
Lake Superior Community Theatre Board of Directors: Brad Johnson (Vice Chair.), Roxanne Lillis (Secretary), Chip Brown (Treasurer), Rick Frericks (Chair.), Paul Deaner (Ex. Dir.)
Past Performances
The Music Man Performance
Guys and Dolls Performance
You Can't Take It With You Performance
Bye Bye Birdie Performance