STC-2 Ambassadors Wow The Crowd at Perspectives 2008

One of the premiere events in Sacramento is "Perspectives," an annual gathering featuring some of the top speakers and personalities in the country sponsored by the Metro Chamber. This year, the featured presenters were Karl Rove, Deepak Chopra, comedian Frank Caliendo, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and political columnists Bob Beckel and Cal Thomas.

Our new STC-2 Ambassadors opened the event with an energetic medley of patriotic songs that brought the crowd of over 3,000 to their feet--here's the photo at left:

TREASURE ISLAND Fight Rehearsal

It Be The Internation'l Pirate Holiday Today, Savvy?

'Cause it be International Talk Like A Pirate Day! So, hoist up yer mizzenmast, shout to our box office that ye be wantin' tickets to our seafarin' adventure, TREASURE ISLAND.

(This be a blatant plug, a'course. Arrrrrrrrr...)

4 Stars for TEN PM DREAM from SN&R

Another terrific review for TEN PM DREAM from Patti Roberts at Sacramento News & Review HERE (and I'm glad she pointed out our sparse audiences--this show is a departure from our regular programming and really should be seen by our patrons.)

3 1/2 Stars For TEN PM DREAM

Jim Carnes from the Sacramento Bee gave STC's production of TEN PM DREAM a 3 1/2 star review--it's a well-written analysis of this fascinating combination of dance, music, and theatre.

Check it out HERE...and don't miss it! Performances end Sunday, September 21st.

New Website For TREASURE ISLAND

STC is stepping up its online presence! Check out the new website, PiratesoftheCapitalCity.com! It's the official website for the opening production of our 2008-09 Mainstage season, Treasure Island.

Lots of cool features, including a downloadable version of the Robert Louis Stevenson novel, a cool pirate game and a link to find out your personal pirate name (I urge you to play "Pirates"--my son, Drew, is hooked. If you'll pardon the pun. :-)

CMA Registration Begins Today

Registration for the 2009 Capital Music Awards auditions begins today! The CMA's are a vocal competition for local high school students (like a cross between American Idol and High School Musical.) Last year over 500 talented teenagers tried out for the chance to win a $5000 college scholarship--and this year, we expect an even bigger turnout.

Go to http://www.capitalmusicawards.com/, check out the new web site and sign up for our social pages on MySpace, Facebook and Ning. Auditions will be held October 18 & 19. For details, go to the website.

The Closest I'll Ever Come To A Gold Medal

Gabe Gardiner, member of the U.S men's volleyball team that won the gold at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Very cool--especially the white jade in the middle of the medal!

More A&BC Nominations

The official list of finalists for the annual Prelude to the Season event for the Arts and Business Council have been announced and several members of our STC family have been honored:
Peggy Shannon, STC's artistic director--Artist of the Year
Dan Brunner, past president, STC Board of Trustees--Volunteer of the Year
Marcy Goodnow, STC staff choreographer--Arts Educator of the Year

Congratulations to these exceptional people! We're proud, naturally.

SINGLE TICKETS GO ON SALE TODAY!

STC's 2008-2009 season is ready to begin--don't miss Treasure Island, Noises Off, and our most popular production ever, Cinderella! Call the STC box office at 916-443-6722 or toll free 888-4-STC-TIX for information or go to Tickets.com.