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A newsletter to keep you informed about what's "up with arts."
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Letter from the BOD President:
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All members and friends,
Let's hope that the March 31 / April 1 snowfall is the last for this season! There are several REAA activities that are kicking off this Spring.
Registrations are still open for our Summer Drama Workshop program. We offer both morning and afternoon programming for kids between 1st Grade through 11th Grade. We are even adding an evening program called: "THE GAUNTLET: Stage Combat & Fight Choreography Workshop". See below for details.
We also have programs for adults. The REAA Chorale resumes rehearsals on April 11. Registrations are now open for our next "Art in the Hall" event in May.
We also have some job opportunities for the summer. We are looking for a staff to support support the River's Edge Players production of "
Disney's The Little Mermaid" in August. We are also looking for a Director, Music Director and some Assistants for our Summer Drama workshop. See the "
Classified" section below for more information.
If you have any questions, please drop us an e-mail at: bod@upwitharts.org.
Regards,
Lisa Schliker
REAA BOD President
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River's Edge School of Music - Student Recitals
We have over 40 students participating in our after school music program. This week, they will all be participating in student recitals to showcase their talent. We have split the recitals into two evenings:
Monday, April 3 at 7pm - Little Theater at Hudson High School
Tuesday, April 4 at 7pm - Little Theater at Hudson High School
The recitals are free and open to the public. There will be a reception following each program.
For more information on our after school music program, please visit our RESOM website: http://upwitharts.org/music/resom/
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River's Edge Players
Summer Musical
We are excited to announce that our Summer Musical will be "
Disney's The Little Mermaid"! We will be working to interview and hire an Artist Director, Music Director, and Producer this month (See "
Classifieds" below for details).
Auditions will take place in the middle of May and the show will take place in early August. Please check our website over the next few weeks for updates including audition dates and more:
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Summer Drama Workshop
Registrations are now open for our
2017 Summer Drama Workshop!
The workshop will be held at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School in Marlborough, MA.
Afternoon Workshop details (12:45 - 2:45):
WEEK 1 (July 3-7; *No camp on July 4th)
Exploring the Art of Joke-Telling & Comedy! (Grades 1- 6)
Audition Preparation & Technique (Grades 6-12)
WEEK 2 (July 10-14)
Storybook Theatre (Grades 1 - 6)
Stage Movement & Character Development (Grades 6-12)
WEEK 3 (July 17-21)
The Art of Puppetry (Grades 1-6)
Prop Building & Scenic Painting (Grades 6-12)
WEEK 4 (July 24-28)
Improvisation (Grades 1-6)
Improvisation (Grades 6-12)
NEW FOR YOUTH / YOUNG ADULTS!!! July 10-14th (6pm-8pm)
Taught by an experienced stage combat practitioner, participants in this stage combat workshop will learn basic unarmed fighting techniques for stage and screen. The workshop will consist of learning a series of attacks and responses including punches, kicks, slaps, and blocks. These techniques will then be incorporated into a mini-fight scene that will be presented to parents at the end of the week. An excellent opportunity to learn more about how to safely fight during performance.
$125 per student
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River's Edge Chorale
The River's Edge Chorale will resume rehearsals on
Tuesday, April 11 at 7pm at Hudson High School. The first two rehearsals will be open rehearsals. There are no auditions to join the group.
We will be preparing for the annual "Concert in the Park" which will take place on Wednesday, June 14.
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VISUAL ARTS PROGRAM
Registrations still open for our next event!
Click the image below to register:
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Now On Display
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Solo Exhibit - Now Appearing at Cafe 641:
NOLA Photography Exhibit by Carol Addy
The NOLA Exhibit shares Carol's impressions of the lights, colors, and culture as captured during a trip to New Orleans, LA.
Please visit Cafe 641 to view the exhibit.
Solo Exhibit Opportunities
We are looking for an artist to feature at
Cafe 641 this Spring!
Please click on the flyer below for an application.
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Join us today!
The REAA is a non-profit organization with a mission to "enrich lives and create community through the arts".
M
embership fees help support the REAA and all of our programs.
All members receive:
- Membership card which can be used for discounts at many participating businesses.
- Reduced ticket prices to River's Edge Arts Alliance performances (excludes fundraising events)
- E-newsletter featuring upcoming River's Edge Arts Alliance activities
- Invitations to FREE exclusive Members Only Events
- Personal satisfaction that comes from supporting the arts in your local area!
Personal Membership ($50/year)
- Tuition discounts for programs, classes and workshops
Business Memberships ($75/year)
- Two complementary tickets to an event
- Free Listing on our website
Arts Organization / Non-Profit Memberships ($60/year)
- FREE arts and culture calendar listing in our newsletter
- Discount registration fees for festivals
- Free Listing on our website
For more information on what our membership offers, please visit our webpage:
You can also renew your membership right on the site!
THANK YOU to those of you who recently joined or renewed your membership. We appreciate your support!
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River's Edge Arts Alliance Classifieds
Summer Drama Workshop -
We still have a few positions open for our SDW program:
LITTLE THEATRE 2 (NEEDED July 17-28) - Ages 5-7
1. Teaching Artist/Director -
A two-week playmaking session. Looking for a qualified teaching artist to direct and guide a short play based on the campers' interests. Wacky fairy tale adaptations, etc. It will be up to you to write a short script for the play and rehearse the campers' so that they feel 110% comfortable for a performance on the final day of camp, July 28th.
2. Program Assistant (NEEDED JULY 3-28) -
This position is appropriate for a high-school or undergrad student with a background/interest in theatre. You would be responsible for teaching theatre games, keeping campers busy while the lead teaching artist is working with a smaller group. Working with campers on making simple props, scenery, and costumes.
CHILDREN'S THEATRE (NEEDED July 3-21) - Ages 8-12
Musical Director -
Three-week program that ends in a fully-staged musical on July 20th & 21. You would be responsible for teaching all music for production, leading vocal warmups, guide basic singing technique, and playing the piano for the final performances. Must have previous musical direction experience with children and be able to play the score proficiently. Expected to assist the director of this program when needed.
If you are interested in applying for a lead teaching artist position (Director or Musical Director), please forward a cover letter and *both* a C.V. and theatrical resume to:
upwithartsryan@gmail.com. Please state the position(s) you are interested in.
If you are interested in joining us as an assistant (high school and undergrad students ONLY), please forward a cover letter and any relevant experience to:
upwithartsryan@gmail.com.
River's Edge Players Theater Staff
We are seeking staff for our annual Community Theater Musical.
We are looking for an
Artistic Director, a
Musical Director, and a
Producer for our production of "Disney's The Little Mermaid". The performance is scheduled to take place the weekend of August 11 through August 13.
If you are interested in applying for one of these positions, please forward a cover letter and *both* a C.V. and theatrical resume to: bod@upwitharts.com. Please state the position(s) you are interested in.
Salaries will be discussed during in-person interviews in late April.
Seeking candidates to join our
Board of Directors
Want to be part of the planning and support of our organization? Please consider joining our Board of Directors. As a board member, you will be expected to attend our monthly meetings, attend some of our programs, and provide support throughout your term. Our current board has a variety of experience in the arts, education, business and more...
There is NO financial commitment to join our board, just a love of the arts and a passion to make the organization even stronger! Please e-mail us at:
bod@upwitharts.org for an application or for more information
Looking for Local Business Sponsors
Want to help support our programs? If you are a business owner, please consider becoming a Sponsor for one or all of our summer programs including our Concert in the Park, the Summer Drama Workshop, and our Summer Musical. We will be looking for business to purchase advertising space for our programs in the coming weeks... Contact us at:
for more information.
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Below is a listing of April events sponsored by REAA members:
Ongoing - Assabet Valley Camera Club meetings:
AVCC welcomes anyone who is interested in photography or in enhancing photographic skills. We meet at 7:30 PM on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from now through June at the Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church St., Hudson. For more information, contact Liz West (978) 263-2853.
Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce
Spring Fling Auction -
April 7
th from
6 to 9 pm.
Wedgwood Pines CC, Stow, MA
$30 pp. $240 for a Table of 8
978.568.0360
Hudson Public Library events:
Saturday, April 8th at 2pm - Meet the Author - Kathleen Rowe. Kathleen will be discussing her book "Exploring the Charles River".
Saturday, April 15th at 2pm -
DNA Results as a Research Option presented by Seema-Jayne Kennedy
Thursday, April 20th at 2pm - Multimedia Sculpture for Teens and Tweens (Ages 10 and up) - presented by Artist and Teacher, Theresa Monteith
Saturday, April 22 at 2pm - Fake News presented by Dr. Kyle Moody
Saturday, April 29th at 2pm - Pastel Paint the 45-Million-Dollar Flower - workshop presented by Gregory Maichack
Friends of the Marlborough Public Library events:
Monday, April 3 through Sunday, April 9 -
2017 Friends Annual Photography Show
Gallery Hours for the Show will be: Monday 2 to 6 PM, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 2 to 8 PM, Friday and Saturday-12 noon to 5:00 PM; and Sunday-1 PM to 5 PM. The gallery is open to the public and there is no admission charge.
This is the 20th year of collaboration between The Friends and the AVCC for this Show
Wednesday, April 12th at 7pm - author Neil Hayward will discuss his latest book: LOST AMONG THE BIRDS with Host of the author series, Hank Phillippi Ryan.
Marlborough Public Schools Music Association
Thursday, April 27 7:00pm - MARLBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC PERFORMING GROUPS SPRING CONCERT - Whitcomb Middle School Auditorium Admission: $10 Adults/$6 Seniors and Students
Friday, May 5 7:00pm - MARLBOROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS ALL CITY JAZZ NIGHT - All Jazz Ensembles perform - Whitcomb Middle School Auditorium Admission - Donation
Thursday, May 11 7:00pm - MARLBOROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS ALL CITY STRING NIGHT - All String Ensembles perform - Whitcomb Middle School Auditorium Admission - Donation
Now showing at Nancy's Airfield Cafe in Stow:
REAA member L
inda DeStefano Brown has an exhibit on display called "The Play of Light"
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