The Cyanide Ball – An inspiration for TREADWELL GOLD
In one of our favorite moments in Treadwell Gold, the character of Hanna–in her role as the Independence Day Goddess of Liberty–recites a poem, “Turning Rock into Gold.” The source of the poem, courtesy of Sheila Kelly’s book came from the dance program from the 1910 “Cyanide Ball,” a dance in celebration of the technology that made mining in Treadwell possible. Here is the illustrated version of the poem as printed in the dance program in 1910. It’s the 1910 version of an infographic. In rhyming quatrains, of course.
See Treadwell Gold only through July 3 at Perseverance Theatre in Juneau. Tickets are available online, and by calling 907-463-TIXS.
Raffle Winners Announced for 33rd Annual Travel Raffle
Grand Prize: Janice Hurley 2nd Prize: Heidemann 3rd Prize: Kathy Clawson 4th Prize: Sierra Jimerez 5th Prize: Timi Tullis 6th Prize: Liesl Bland 7th Prize: Laura Kurt 8th Prize: John Morgester 9th Prize: Carmen Katasse 10th Prize: Sharolyn Lange 11th Prize: Randall Burns 12th Prize: Beth Rose 13th Prize: Anne Fuller 14th Prize: Josh Benevides 15th Prize: David Marquez 16th …
Development Director Position Now Open
Perseverance Theatre is seeking a full-time Development Director to join a growing company making professional theatre by and for Alaskans. The Development Director is part of the theatre’s senior staff leadership team, and is responsible for updating and implementing a development plan that accounts for approximately 50% of the theatre’s two million dollar annual operating budget.
Community Events in Anchorage During To Kill a Mockingbird
To Kill a Mockingbird opens on April 28th in Anchorage, and runs through May 7. and we have many special events and opportunities for you to engage with the cast and members of the community about the play, the novel, and the connections this story has to life in Alaska in 2017.
To Kill a Mockingbird Play Guide
Dramaturg Julie Coppens has created a play guide for teachers, students, and any audience members looking to learn more about the play. TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD runs through April 15 in Juneau, and it runs April 27-May 7 in Anchorage.
Use of Sensitive Language in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Dramaturg Julie Coppens addresses the use of the “n-word” in the stage adaptation of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. The “n-word” appears dozens of times in the novel “To Kill a Mockingbird,” and so it is spoken by many of the play’s characters here— even children. This usage accurately reflects the play’s American setting during the 1930s, dramatizing divisions of …
Perseverance Theatre’s 2017-2018 Statewide Season
World Premieres, Classics, Comedies, and two Alaskan playwrights featured in Perseverance Theatre’s 2017-2018 season Perseverance Theatre set to begin 39th season of professional theatre by and for Alaskans Perseverance Theatre has crafted a statewide season of professional theatre designed to entertain and delight Alaskan audiences and feature new and classic works, favorite and exciting new actors.The season includes two new works …
Prize List for the 33rd Annual Travel Raffle
Prize List for the 33rd Annual Travel Raffle This travel raffle is a fundraiser to benefit Perseverance Theatre. The drawing will be held Monday, May 22, 2017 at Perseverance Theatre in Douglas, Alaska. You need not be present to win. The chances of winning a prize are approximately 1:160, based on the sale of 4000 tickets. Tickets are $10 each. …
2017-2018 Technical Direction Intern
Perseverance Theatre Technical Direction Intern Department: Production Reports to: Technical Director Employment Status: Unpaid Internship, Stipend Provided Summary Under supervision and mentorship of the Technical Director, this position will learn from and participate in all mainstage builds, load-ins, transfers and load-outs of the Mainstage season and special projects. Work Schedule Monday-Friday 9:30am-5:30pm Flexible work schedule including nights and weekends as …