The 2006 - 2007 Season
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JIGU! THUNDER DRUMS OF CHINA
Twenty-seven performers hailing from the Shanxi Province of China thrilled the crown of over 350 at the Dixie. Patrons were treated to a pageant of dance, music, unbelievable costumes, light show and even some comedy. Each performance told a story of life in China. Many types of traditional drums, percussion, and musical instruments were used--from the tiny to the huge 6 foot bass drum. This was a great ending to the Dixie's Inaugural Season. This performance was partially funded by a grant from the Louisiana State Arts Council, La. Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Dept of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, and the Shreveport Regional Arts Council.
The Dixie had its first wedding on June 2, 2007. Jena and Daniel Shockley exchanged their vows on stage in front of a large crowd of family and friends in a beautifully decorated setting. They first met at the Dixie through Ruston Community Theatre. Daniel is currently president of RCT and a member of the Dixie Center for the Arts Board of Directors. Congratulations and Best Wishes, Jena and Daniel!
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M. Douglas Walton
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Ruston Community Theatre presents
Cheaper by the Dozen
This fresh, founded-on-fact comedy is a "once in a lifetime" opportunity. The humor is genuine and delightful, and the story has meaning and importance. The famous novel, movie, and play, Cheaper by the Dozen, is a charming and humorous story about a unique American family from 1921. Mr. Gilbreth is an industrial efficiency expert who uses his family, containing twelve children and a dog, as guinea pigs for testing his pioneering standards. Lillian is an incredibly patient wife who has retained her amazing figure after delivering a dozen babies and works as a consultant.
Tuscan Twilight
Event for American Cancer Society Held at Dixie Theatre
by Kathy and Hannah Reeg
Rhe Dixie Theatre in Ruston was the site of Tuscan Nights, a benefit for the American Cancer Society. Preparation had been made to transform “Intermission Park” at the Dixie into a Tuscan al fresco event. The American Cancer Society Gala “Tuscan Twilight” an Evening of Italian Elegance was exactly that, with tents and fountains, chardonnay and fabulous items to be auctioned, cheese and fruits as well as pastas and gourmet desserts. Cicero's lavishly catered the event. There were generous company and individual sponsors, volunteers in addition to and donations of flowers and rentals. Guests could imagine being in the Italian countryside. When everyone retired into the Dixie Theatre for the talents of the acclaimed Broadway star Franc D'Ambrosio, we certainly felt as if we had been transported to Milan’s La Scala. Maybe I am exaggerating a bit, but I was definitely reminded of the half a dozen times I had experienced “Phantom of the Opera” in London. Did I mention D’Ambrosio is the longest running Phantom, and after his performance that evening for such a heartfelt cause, you could understand why his talents are in such demand.
Performance Art Camp 2007
The public is cordially invited to the final performance of the first Dixie Performing Arts Camp on Friday, August 10 at 5:30.
Forty-one campers are spending the next two weeks learning theatre, dance, music and stage design from master teachers. Paul Crook, Louisiana Tech theatre professor; Lisa Maxedon, Louisiana Tech music professor; Don Stevens, technical director in Louisiana Tech’s School of Performing Arts; and Mary Fran Crook, Dixie Center for the Arts artistic director comprise the camp faculty.
This intensive two week camp will culminate in a presentation of all the disciplines. Admission is free to the performance and we hope the public will come and appreciate the hard work of these campers and their teachers.
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