Annual Meeting August 13, 2022

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CTH will hold our Annual Membership meeting at 10:00 am on August 13, 2022 at the theatre. The meeting is expected to last approximately half an hour.

Community Theatre of Howell Annual Meeting –August 13, 2022 AGENDA

  1. Welcome and Call to Order

  2. Approval of Agenda

  3. Approval of 2021 Annual Meeting Minutes

  4. Annual Report

  5. Finance Report

  6. 2022‐2023 Proposed Budget

  7. Nominations Committee Report and Board Election

  8. Adjournment

Thinking about directing a show? - UPDATED

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CTH in currently soliciting directors for the 2022-23 Season. Hopefully, we are out of the Covid woods and can produce a full season.  Below is a synopsis of what a full season would look like for us.  See instructions at the end for submitting an application.

Mainstage Productions
These comprise the majority of our offerings and are selected to be compatible with our primary venue, a 400 seat auditorium with good technical features but limited wing space. Typically this portion of our season is comprised of a large Family Musical performed in November with 12-14 weeks allowed for rehearsal time, a play in February with about 10-12 weeks for rehearsal, our School Show which is a youth production of about one hour in length performed in March for local schools which must meet some curriculum criteria to garner district support, and at least one additional production which may be either a play or musical based on director interest and facility availability. Because of the organization's limited financial means, this class of production is expected to meet fairly stringent budgetary requirements so that overall as a group they at least minimally break even or a bit better based on estimated audience response.


Backstage Series
These are productions intended to be offered when our main facility is typically dark and may be performed either in our Green Room, an offsite location, or possibly on our main stage with a modified seating arrangement. These are presented with minimal set, costuming and budget, an expected audience size of 25-60 and modest admission cost. This series is intended to allow the opportunity to present works of high artistic or entertainment value, but which might have limited audience appeal. 


WCTH Radio Series
Additional offerings of classic radio shows presented about two weeks prior to our Mainstage productions at no charge.

In past years, we had presented a small list of titles for consideration by potential directors to choose from, but we want our directors to be passionate about their project. So instead, we are now open to all suggestions.  Please note that if we have not reviewed the script you propose in the past, we will ask the Director Search Committee to do a formal review to get additional perspective on how it could fit into our season and our organization.

Attached is an application form that needs to be thoroughly completed and returned with your theatrical resume.  Our deadline has been extended to December 15, 2021.  The Directors Search will review applications in December and make a recommendation to the Board of Directors in January 2022.

Thank you,
Linda Peasley
Chair, CTH Director Search

Director Applications for 2020-21 Season

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CTH is accepting Director Applications for our 2020-21 Mainstage Season. Traditionally, this season includes two musicals (one fall, one spring) and one play (winter) as well as the school show (youth production which should be a good fit in elementary curriculum and approximately one hour long). Please submit applications if you are interested in any of these opportunities or other youth plays you are interested in directing. The purpose of this document is to outline the application and selection process, and to clarify the selection criteria for our Mainstage Productions.

Education Program Survey

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CTH is considering an expansion in our educational programming. We need input from our community to help tailor the program(s) to meet your needs. Please take a few moments to complete the survey.

Improv Show at Historic Howell Theater

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Members can purchase tickets to this event before they go on sale to the general public. This show is expected to sell out quickly, so get your tickets now!

The CTH Improv Troupe Howe'll Laugh will perform at the Historic Howell Theater in downtown Howell on September 8. Tickets are only $10. A cash bar and concessions will be available.

BUY TICKETS NOW
TIckets are being sold on the Historic Howell Theater website.

Tarzan Art Contest

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Hey kids! We want to see your artwork!  

We are partnering with The Howell Carnegie District Library for a K-8th grade drawing contest! Three winners will receive tickets to see Tarzan the Stage Musical on Sunday, May 13th at 2pm, as well as a  backstage tour, meet the cast, and take home an adorable stuffed gorilla. All entries will be posted at the library. Please see contest sheet for more information. Entries are due by Monday May 7th!

Seeking volunteers to raise funds for CTH at Balloonfest

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Howell Balloonfest – June 22-24, 2018 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)

Howell High School and Freshman Campus Areas

Need help parking cars – 4 hour shifts (approximate times) on Friday (8 am to 10 pm), Saturday (5 am to 10 pm) and Sunday (5 am to 8 pm)
Balloonfest Volunteer Parking Form

Please contact Linda Peasley if you can help!