What we have to protect this Thanksgiving

Posted on November 22, 2016November 22, 2016 by Shauna

History Lesson #2

Fascism: 1. the doctrines, methods, or movement of the Fascisti. 2. a system of government characterized by rigid one-party dictatorship, forcible suppression of opposition, private economic enterprise under centralized government control, belligerent nationalism, racism and militarism. 3a) a political movement based on such policies. b) fascist behavior. See Nazi.

Dictators make all kinds of charming deals… we must be vigilant and empathetic when it is revealed that “the deals” do not reflect or benefit the people of our communities.

Voice Theatre is an artistic environment of inclusion

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Shauna

Voice Theatre is an artistic environment of inclusion where all ideas, people, questions and thoughts are welcome. We must increase our reference of understanding, broadening the echo chambers of all our news outlets including this very one, Facebook. But always know that truth is not an elite experience. There are lessons from the past that do warn us and if history can ever serve us at all we must learn and listen to history as well as each other. Economics have a pesky way of influencing certain political behaviors that in turn have deep ramifications for the rights of individuals, rights that the Constitution holds dear. In theatre we have the great luxury of expression of all that is humane and it is to that great height that we must align ourselves. legacy_image_for_constant_contact

2017 Season

Posted on October 31, 2016September 12, 2017 by Cheryl Taylor

4th Annual
SPRING READING SERIES
May 4, 11, & 18
Thursday evenings at 7pm
New World Home Cooking, Saugerties

SUMMER YOUTH WORKSHOPS
July 10-16
Byrdcliffe Theater, Woodstock
2 age groups 9-12 & 13-17

Thornton Wilder’s
THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH
July 6-23
Byrdcliffe Theater, Woodstock

Thanks for the Support

Posted on October 24, 2016October 24, 2016 by Shauna

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Thanks to the Hudson Valley Foundation for Youth Health for their Support. We look forward to realizing the Home Project with them and students in Ulster County.

Peter Brook

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Shauna

If you are close to BAM try and see Peter Brook’s production Battlefield last show today. Might be the last chance to see one of the most brilliant directors of our time. Truth, beauty and deeply human isn’t it why we go for 1,000 of years to this place called theatre. From October 10th-18th his films are being screened and as some of you know our most wonderful Robert Lloyd is in 4 of them.

acting classes started last night – great joy!

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Shauna

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Voice Theatre Acting class off to a most enjoyable start last night at the Bearsville Theater.

WAMC Roundtable July 6, 2016 - Shauna and Christa

Voice Theatre on WAMC Roundtable

Posted on July 6, 2016September 21, 2017 by Cheryl Taylor

WAMC Roundtable July 6, 2016 – Shauna and Christa[/caption]Shauna and Christa were on the WAMC Roundtable this morning – a nice interview talking about Voice Theatre’s history and the upcoming Summer Youth Workshops. Check out the audio on the WAMC website.

The Woodstock Community Rocks

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Cheryl Taylor

Our anti-bullying workshops across the Hudson Valley high school systems have been going really well, but it’s hard work for the participants and they wouldn’t get through without some fuel. We’d like to send around a huge thank you to all the local supporting restaurants and businesses – and the generous owners of those restaurants and businesses – who have supported our efforts by providing lunches for the students. Our friends at Oriole 9, Woodstock Meats, the Landau Grill, Garden Cafe and Joshua’s Cafe, all in Woodstock, have been instrumental in helping us keep our sessions happy, fed and focused. None of this would happen without you. We really appreciate your support and your contribution to the anti-bullying program.

Our efforts with local students will continue over the coming months with our Summer Youth Workshops at the Byrdcliffe Theater. The summer workshops are filling fast, so sign up soon!

March Madness

Posted on March 3, 2016March 24, 2016 by Cheryl Taylor

Voice Theatre’s 2016 season is warming up. Session 1 of our Summer Youth Workshops at Woodstock’s Byrdliffe Theater is already half full, but Early Bird discounts are available until May 1st. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn or hone your acting chops – the workshops are run by the Voice Theatre team of professional actors, directors and company members carefully selected by Voice Theatre.

Tickets are available for the Spring Reading Series by calling 845-679-0154. The readings are held on Thursday evenings at 7:00pm, beginning March 31st, at New World Home Cooking. The first reading is a presentation of Will Eno’s “The Realistic Joneses”, directed by Sean Marrinan. A staged reading has all the drama of a play, at a greatly reduced price, in New World’s casual and friendly atmosphere.