IT’S A DEAL!!

SOLDThe day has arrived and we are that much closer to our new location!

Yesterday, we received a commitment from Phoenixville Federal for a $105,000 mortgage.

We’re almost there!  Inspections need to be finished and some paperwork and then it’s GO TIME.

We absolutely need your help. Sunday we had a great first step towards clean out. Next it’s planning and execution for the move itself. 

Watch this space for continuing opportunities to volunteer.    

In the meantime, if you’re ready to help, please contact  any member of the Board of Directors or the Building Committee:  Jim Kelsh, Marnie Herzfeld, Steve Schulz, John Magolan, or JT Grosch.  You can contact any of them by emailing info.forgtheatre.org@gmail.com

 Two things now are certain: “The Drowsy Chaperone” will be the last show at First Avenue; and “The 39 Steps” will be the first show in Port Providence.

Forge Theatre’s Events Calendar

Click HERE to access Forge’s Online Building/Events Calendar. (For specific rehearsal information, contact your director.  For show information, check the 2012-2013 Season tab.)


Coming in June!

Drowsy Chaperone

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE

by Lisa Lambert, Don McKellar, Bob Martin and Greg Morrison

2006 Tony Award winner

A joyful send-up of 1920’s musicals, this play-within-a-play comes to life in the living room of a musical afficionado.  The Drowsy Chaperone is crammed full with every gag and gimmick from the golden age of musical theater.

directed by Marnie Herzfeld

June 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29

Box Office now open!  Click HERE to buy tickets online. 

Season Ticket holders and Members, call 610-935-1920 for reservations.

AUDITION ALERT!!

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Announcing auditions for the first show of our 2013-2014 season:

THE 39 STEPS by Patrick Barlow, directed by Renee Schulz.

Dates:  Sunday, May 19 and Thursday, May 23 at 7:30 PM

Show Dates:  September 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28. 29, 2013

No preparation is necessary.  Director Renee Schulz suggests that you dress comfortably.  This is a physical show where 4 actors play all the roles, so there will be some movement/pantomime as part of the audition, in addition to reading from the script.

A note from Renee:  ”I’m looking for the male and female Hitchcock archetypes for the two leads (keeping in mind that hair dye and wigs were invented for a reason). I’m open to possibilities for the other two every”man” roles.”

Questions?  Contact Renee at info.forgetheatre.org@gmail.com.

Become a Part of Forge’s Future

Forge TheatreNow that we’re making preparations to move to the new PORT PROVIDENCE space, your contributions will mean more than ever.  Be a part of Forge’s future!  Your tax-deductible donation to our Building Fund at any of the following levels will help us to renovate our new theatre space and continue bringing quality theatre to the area for 50 more years!

Forge Angel –  $400 & up

Forge Benefactor – $300 – $399

Forge Producer – $200 – $299

Forge Director – $100 – $199

Forge Friend – $50 – $99

We’ve made it easy for you to contribute.  Here’s how:

Go to our online ticket site, ShowTix4u, and donate through the event “Donate to Forge Theatre” by clicking  HERE

OR

Mail your check to Forge Theatre, P.O. Box 474, Phoenixville, PA 19460 ATTN: Building Fund Donations

 Thanks so much for your support.

BOARD ELECTION RESULTS

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Our final Membership meeting of the 2012-2013 season  and Elections for the Board of Directors were held on Friday, May 10 at 7:30 PM at the theatre.

The following individuals were elected to the Board for the 2013-2014 Season:

  • President:  Christa Wisneski

  • 1st Vice President:  Wendy Mirto

  • 2nd Vice PresidentDeb Braak  Bob Goretski*

  • Secretary:  Beth Eustis

  • Treasurer:  Pam Taylor                       

  •                          Aaron Gould

  • Publicity/Marketing:   Renee Schulz  Jim Kelsh*

  • Box Office/Membership:   Melanie Magolan

  • Maintenance:  Steve Schulz

*Nominated from the floor.

Now Playing: ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD

Read what Arnie Finkel has to say in STAGE Magazine HERE.

Tom Stoppard‘s ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD

R&G PuppetsAcclaimed as a modern dramatic masterpiece, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead is the fabulously inventive tale of Hamlet, as told from the worm’s-eye view of two of the minor characters, the bewildered Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. As this Shakespearean Laurel and Hardy finally get a chance to take the lead role in the story of their own lives, they do so in a world where reality and illusion intermix, and where fate leads them to the tragic but inevitable conclusion.

directed by Diana Gagliardi

April 19, 20, 26, 27, May 2, 3, 4 at 8:00 PM; April 28 at 2:00 PM

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Attention Members: BOARD NOMINATION DEADLINE

gavelWe’re looking for YOU!

Elections for the 2013-2014 Board of Directors will be held at our next General Membership Meeting, which will be held early in May.

Nominations are currently being taken for the following open positions:

  • President
  • First Vice President
  • Second Vice President
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Box Office/Membership
  • Publicity
  • Maintenance

These positions will help direct Forge forward in our new directions and projects.

If you are interested in any of these positions, or know someone you would like to nominate, please contact Jim Kelsh at jkthes@comcast.net or 484-431-0238 by Sunday April 21.

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