"Floating Past Hill's Grove"

The Roving Historical Theater production for 2008 will look back at Native Americans and at the lumbering and tanning industries in Sullivan County. The focus will be on the town of Hillsgrove in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Here's another taste of what we'll be presenting:
SHAMUS Careful how you pack that dinner, don't want to lose my pie along the way like last time.
ELOISE Marie wraps up all the dinners just fine. You're too careless, skipping along and singing those songs when you go out. What are you sayin' about them setting up a new camp, Shamus? We've only been here three months.
SHAMUS No pines left in these parts. I told you it'd be like that, Eloise. They got a new sawmill startin' up ‘bout 10 miles or so down the crick. Got to hop from one place to the next to keep up with the trees.
ELOISE But we've only been married half a year and I don't like moving again.
SHAMUS Well, you don't have to shift this time, you'll be stayin' here.
ELOISE Here? I want to be with you.
SHAMUS Onct I get the money from this cuttin' we can go together wherever we want. I'll be gettin' a full two dollars a day now cuz of my experience. Won't be all that long.
ELOISE It's dangerous.
SHAMUS 'Course it's dangerous. It's work. Work's dangerous. That's why they call it work.

We need volunteer actors and stage hands. Experience? Not needed.

We are also looking for musicians, especially those who have some knowledge of what was played and sung in the area between roughly 1850 and 1910.

Interested? Always wanted to be on Stage? Call Derek or Linda at 570-928-8927 or email .

The Sullivan County Council on the Arts (SCCA) is an umbrella organization working to foster and preserve the artistic and cultural lives of the residents of Sullivan County, a rural community of small towns, hemlock forests and serenity in the heart of the Endless Mountains.

Check out our activities page to see what we're up to throughout the year.

And our members page to see how you can help support the arts in Sullivan County.

Board Meeting
The next SCCA board meeting will be held June 3, 7 pm, at Berry Fields Farm. Please join us and enjoy the wonders of Barbara and Charlie Gerlach's wonderful, picturesque organic farm. Call 570-924-3019 for directions.
Opportunities for Artists:
52nd Annual Way's Garden Art & Craft Show, June 8, Williamsport. Non-juried art event. Register by May 9, $15. Information: www.baldeagleartleague.com, 570-435-0264, or email .

Williamsport-Lycoming Arts Council Third Annual Juried Art Exhibit, June 6-July 25, cash prizes, Williamsport. Register by May 30, $30. Information: 570-326-3326.

Wyalusing Valley Wine Festival, Sept. 13, Wyalusing. Register by Sept. 1, $35. Information: 570-746-6156.

Pennsylvania Apple ‘n Cheese Festival Fine Art and Photography Show, October 4-5,  Canton. Register by Sept. 18, $6. Information: paapplecheese.com, 570-673-7222. Roving Theater
"Floating Past Hill's Grove" has been cast and rehearsals have begun.  Enthusiasm has been high, as the actors help rewrite and clarify scenes.
Annual Meeting
The SCCA annual meeting is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 18, as a potluck dinner with speaker - and a prize for the dish voted "Best of Table." Watch for details.

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