Eagle Newsletter - June 5, 2013

Lofte Seeking Volunteers

Manley, NE [May 27, 2013] - The Lofte Community Theatre near Manley has many opportunities for volunteers to come and see the productions free of charge. Specifically, they are seeking individuals to help usher and direct parking lot traffic during the run of 'Dixie Swim Club.' Production dates are May 31, June 1, 2 and 6-9.

Volunteers are required to arrive 45 minutes prior to show time. They work for the 30 minutes prior to curtain and then are asked to stay and clean the auditorium after the show is done. Clean-up usually takes approximately 30 minutes.

Volunteering at the Lofte is a great way to meet new people and contribute to Nebraska's only barn theater venue! Those interested may call Lofte Volunteer Coordinator Carly Moore-Sird at 402.616.5987 or email her at carlymariemoore@me.com

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Dixie Swim Club Opens Lofte's 37th Season

Manley, NE [May 8, 2013] - The Lofte Community Theatre in Manley is excited to open its doors for its thirty-seventh season on Saturday, May 25 with the female comedy, "Dixie Swim Club." Written by the team of Jones, Hope and Wooten, 'Dixie' is the story of five southern women whose friendship began while on their college swim team. Now, years later, they set aside one long weekend every August to recharge relationships and meddle in each other's lives.

Directed by Kevin Colbert, the five 'Dixie' women are played by Allison Bauers of Louisville, Sharon Strassler Kryger of La Vista, Betty Colbert of Weeping Water and Dawn Holdorf and Hope Hibler both of Manley. Production dates are May 25, 26, 31, June 1, 2 and 6-9. All seats are reserved and tickets are $17. Season ticket packages are on sale through June 9 for only $65. A season ticket includes one pass to each of the upcoming shows in 2013 including 'Dixie Swim Club,' 'The Producers,' 'The Boys Next Door,' 'Nunset Boulevard,' and 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.'

The Lofte is located just east of the intersection of highways 1 and 50 near the town of Manley. You can reach the box office at 402-234-2553 or visit www.Lofte.com.

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Children's Auditions at Lofte Theatre

Manley, NE [May 27, 2013] - Auditions for the Missoula Children's Theater production of 'The Frog Prince,' will be held Monday, June 10 at 10am at the Lofte Community Theatre near Manley. These auditions are open to all children who will be entering first grade through entering seventh grade this fall. Approximately sixty children will be cast. The auditions will last approximately two hours with roles and rehearsal schedules being
distributed by noon.

The actors cast in the production will rehearse 10am-2pm each day that week. It is important that the children be able to attend all of their scheduled practices. There will be two public performances of, 'The Frog Prince,' on Saturday, June 15th. The first is at 3pm and the second at 6pm. Adult admission is $8 and children age 12 and under are only $5. Lofte season ticket holders are admitted for free.

The Lofte is proud to host the 2013 summer residency of the Missoula Children's Theater for the eighty straight year. This year's residency is sponsored by the Home State Bank in Louisville and the Plattsmouth State Bank. MCT is a non-profit organization based out of Missoula, Montana. Their mission for nearly fifty years has been to help children develop life skills through the participation in the performing arts. Over the course of this year, their organization will reach nearly 60,000 children worldwide!

The Lofte Community Theatre is located just east of the town of Manley near the intersection of Highway 1 and 50 in Cass County. Please call the Lofte at 402.234.2553 if you should have any questions.

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Registration is now open for the 2013 Schoolhouse Fiddle Camps, in the Old Avoca Schoolhouse, in Avoca, Nebraska. Deborah Greenblatt, championship fiddler, author of many fiddle collections, will help the campers get in touch with their inner fiddler. The course of study during the Schoolhouse Fiddle Camps will be designed specifically for the individual campers who sign up.

The June Camp (Monday, June 10 - Friday, June 14) is for folks who consider themselves beginners. The July Camp (Monday, July 8 - Friday, July 12) is for folks who consider themselves intermediate or advanced. Enrollment is limited to 10 fiddlers for each week, so that everyone will get individual attention.

For more information, e-mail Deborah at debby@greenblattandseay.com.
To register on line, log on to: http://www.greenblattandseay.com.

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Summer Library

June 11, 18, 25 and July 2

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World Blood Donor Day is June 14th

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