The Stagestruck Apprentice Workshop

BLT is happy to announce a theatrical training program for youth ages 11 through 18, the Stagestruck Apprentices.

The program will offer training in all aspects of musical theater; vocal production, stage movement, acting, and musical theater styles. Apprentices will also gain experience in technical theater through hands-on work with assigned BLT productions.

Stagestruck Apprentices is designed as a nine-month program broken into semesters. Breaking the

program into semesters allows for ease of scheduling around family and school calendars, as well as ease of fee payment. The program will begin September 12, 2015 and first semester Revue will take place in January 2016. Second semester will begin January 23, 2016 and end in May 2016.

Apprentices will attend one weekly class on Saturday afternoons from 1:00 until 3:00 PM at the theater’s home, 8068 River Road. Individuals or small groups will attend a second session as needed, determined by the requirements of selections that make up the Stagestruck Revue, a public performance scheduled at the end of the semester. Second sessions will be scheduled for Sunday afternoons by the faculty.

The Stagestruck Apprentice program has 20 total positions due to space availability and instructional design.  Eighteen positions are open on a first come, first serve basis. The fee for the training program is $100 per semester and is payable to BLT.  A $50 non-refundable deposit will reserve a position. The $50 balance of the fee is due at the first class. Two positions in the program will be by scholarship. Scholarship positions will be determined by audition. The scholarship audition date is August 1, 10:30 AM. Scholarship candidates can contact dskillman@ec.rr.com for audition requirements.

Registration for the program will begin on August 3^rd. Participants may register by calling Deborah Skillman at 470-5652 or emailing dskillman@ec.rr.com.

Faculty for Stagestruck Apprentices

Deborah Skillman, BM, MM, National Board Certified teacher in music, American  Orff Schulwerk Certified Teacher

Bev Veenker, Professor Emeritus WKU, Theater and Dance

Chris Walters, BFA Theater

Board of Directors Positions Open

The Brunswick Little Theatre Board of Directors has several opportunities for those wishing to contribute to the leadership of our community theatre. We are currently seeking two board members to fulfill the unexpired terms of Melanie Tewell (through 2016) and Jeffrey Stites (through December 2015). The board also seeks a Board Secretary and a Treasurer.

The board member positions are open to any member in good standing of Brunswick Little Theatre. The board meets monthly, on the second Monday, at 6:30 pm in the theatre lobby. The Board of Directors is responsible for managing the "property, affairs, and business of the corporation," and ensuring that BLT continues to live up to its mission statement:

Brunswick Little Theatre is a non-profit organization whose mission is to create an awareness and appreciation of the performing arts in the greater Brunswick County area and to produce quality theatre while educating the residents of Brunswick County in the various aspects of the performing arts, including the technical aspects of theatre. In addition, Brunswick Little Theatre includes The Stagestruck Players, a children's production company, and the Let’s PLAY! Children’s Theater Workshops.

 The Board Secretary position is charged with the following, according to BLT by-laws:

  The Secretary shall keep a record of the minutes of all meetings of the members, directors, and Executive Committee, and shall give notice of meetings as provided by these By-laws; shall have the custody of books, records, and papers of the corporation, except such as shall be in the charge of the Treasurer, or some other person authorized to have charge thereof by the Board of Directors; shall keep and maintain the seal of the corporation; shall attest to the President's signature on documents of the corporation where necessary and authorized; shall respond to correspondence as directed by the President or the Board; shall keep a record of all incoming and outgoing correspondence; shall send mailings to the general membership and shall perform such other duties as from time to time shall be assigned by the Board of Directors, including procuring rights and ordering all licensed materials for all productions. The Secretary shall e-mail the minutes of the most recent board meeting at least a week before the next meeting and the agenda of the next meeting at least two days before the next meeting.

The Treasurer's duties are outlined in the by-laws as follows:

 The Treasurer shall receive and disburse all funds of the corporation, and shall keep an accurate account of all receipts and disbursements, which record shall at all reasonable times be subject to inspection by any member of the Board of Directors; shall deposit all corporate funds in such bank or banks as may be designated by the Board of Directors; may sign all checks of the corporation, provided that the President may sign checks in the absence or inability of the Treasurer to act; shall assist in the preparation of an annual budget for the corporation; shall see that all accountings and tax reporting necessary to maintain non-profit, tax-exempt, and deductible contribution status of the corporation is done in a timely manner; shall keep and maintain all financial records of the corporation; shall see that all disbursements are made according to the voucher system adopted by the Board of Directors; and shall perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer will e-mail all expense reports and Treasurer's report to the Board members at least one week before the upcoming Board meeting.

To apply for any of the above positions, or to have any questions answered, please email BLT at brunswicklittletheatre@gmail.com or call (910) 447-2586.

June Happenings

School is almost out and another summer is upon us! What better way to begin your summer fun than with your friends at Brunswick Little Theatre? With our new home on River Road, we are able to offer fun opportunities like never before, and we are really excited.

Next weekend, Sunday, June 14, former Mr. Roger's Neighborhood puppeteer Fred Michael will be

performing his marionette show Circus of Strings free of charge at 3:00 pm on Brunswick Little Theatre's main stage. This promises to be a fun afternoon for the entire family, and something pretty unique even given a thriving Wilmington area arts scene. Seating is limited to the 100 or so chairs we have, so you can chance the first come, first served policy OR email Frank Blackmon at frankblackmon01@gmail.com to reserve your seats in advance. Again, this is a FREE performnce, but donations will be gratefully accepted :-)

And talk about unique opportunities, how about the chance to build and learn to operate your very own marionette? Our own Frank Blackmon has been studying with Fred Michael and is offering a workshop to teach YOU just that! The cost is $80 per person and the class is open to anyone 12 years old and up (there will be use of hot glue and some power tools). The workshop will meet Mondays and Tuesdays for  four weeks:  June 22 & 23, June 28 & 29, July 6 & 7 and July 13 &14. You may choose the afternoon session (2-4 pm) or evening session (7-9 pm).  The workshop will conclude with a performance of "The Steadfast Tin Soldier" at Southport's Harper Library on Monday, July 27 at 11 am. Six volunteers will be needed for the show. To enroll in the Marionette Workshop, please email Frank Blackmon at frankblackmon01@gmail.com.

Interested in a performance with no strings attached? We've got you covered, as BLT revives it's hit

show from the super talented Stage Struck Players Godspell JR!! The show will run on BLT's main stage at 8068 River Rd SE, Southport, nightly at 7:30 pm June 18-22 with a special matinee at 3:00 on Tuesday, June 23. We're even offering special Summer o' Fun ticket pricing of only $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Tickets are available through our online box office, at Ricky Evans Gallery, 211 N. Howe Street, Southport, and at the door on the day of the show. Gather up the family, the visitors and friends and head to the theatre for a wonderful, uplifting experience in air conditioned comfort :-) 

AND.........looking ahead, tickets are already available for our Big Summer Musical, Shrek the Musical, at Odell Williamson Auditorium July 24-26 and July 31-Aug 2, 7:30 pm Fridays and Saturdays and 3:00 pm Sundays. Contact the Odell Williamson Box Office at

910-755-7416 or order online here.