MARCH 20,21,22, – 7:00 P.M.
SPECIAL MATINEE SATURDAY, MARCH 22 2014 2:00 P.M.

By Joe Dipietro
Inspired by and featuring the songs of ELVIS PRESLY!
$10 ADULTS, $6 STUDENTS
Tickets Available in advance at CHS office or at the door if not sold out!

Fri. Sat. Sun. Oct. 25, 26, 27
Thu. Fri. Sat. Oct. 31, Nov. 1, 2
Curtain 7pm except for Sun-2pm matinee

One of the great Broadway successes in recent history, this ingeniously constructed play offers a rare and skillful blending of two priceless theatrical ingredients: gasp-inducing thrills and spontaneous laughter. Dealing with the devious machinations of a writer of thrillers whose recent offerings have been flops, and who is prepared to go to any lengths to improve his fortunes, Deathtrap provides twists and turns and sudden shocks in such abundance that audiences will be held spellbound until the very last moment.

Veteran actor Dan Hoffmann plays the down on his luck playwright Sidney Bruhl, who comes up with an ingenious plan to improve his fortunes. He is aided by former student and aspiring writer Clifford, played by newcomer Jim Tempesta. Sidney’s conflicted wife is played by Ann Kysely. The cast is rounded out by Meg Atkins, playing the fey Helga Ten Dorp, and newcomer Sherman Hanks, playing Sidney’s lawyer. The play is ably directed by Phil Amundson & Mike Clay.

Tickets are available at Peter and Annie’s in downtown Cumberland, or if not sold out, at the door before each performance. Admission is $8.

Performance dates: Wed.-Sat., Aug. 21-24.
Showtime: 7:00PM.
Tickets are $8 and on sale now at Peter & Annies, downtown Cumberland, or at the door

THE STORY:
Nick, (Ryan Mathison), is a single, Italian-American guy from New Jersey. His parents retired and moved to Florida. That doesn’t mean his family isn’t still in Jersey. In fact, he sees both sets of his grandparents every Sunday for dinner. This is routine until he has to tell them that he’s been offered a dream job. The job he’s been waiting formarketing executivewould take him away from his beloved, but annoying, grandparents. He tells them, but the news doesn’t sit so well. Thus begins a series of schemes to keep Nick around. How could he betray his family’s love to move to Seattle for a job, wonder his grandparents? Well, Frank, (Brian Keeler), Aida, (Chris Johansen), Nunzio, (Mike Clay), and Emma, (Eva Srubar), do their level best, and that includes bringing to dinner the lovelyand singleCaitlin O’Hare, (Dana Warwick), as baitwe won’t give the ending away here.

Directed by Diane Thorp and assisted by Shanna Fraiser.

Show Times:
Thursday – Saturday June 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 – 7:00 P.M.
Sunday Matinee June 9 & 16 – 2:00 P.M.

Tickets available Peter and Annies $14
Opening Night Gala for: The Music Man
Thursday June 6, 6 PM on the Front Lawn of Arts Center
Show starts at 7 PM
Hors doevres, Wine, beer, soft drinks
Summer casual preferred (sundress, polo shirt etc)

ETC presents Meredith Willsons well beloved The Music Man at the Cumberland Arts Center June 6-8 and June 13-15 at 7 PM, with 2 PM matinees on Sundays, June 9 and 16. The show is set just about 100 years ago, July 4, 1912, in fictional River City Iowa. Professor Harold Hill (Layton Nosbush), part con man and part magician, sets out to fleece the town of its money as he organizes a youth band. Throughout the show he stays one step ahead of Mayor Shinn (Ed Hougdahl), the constable (Steve Wickre) and the deputized School Board (Albin Peterson, Jim Kerr, Jeremy Westin and Dave Evenson).

At first Hill is distrusted by piano teacher and librarian, Marian Paroo (Shanna Fraiser), but she is finally won over as her Mother (Carol Hougdahl) and brother Winthrop (Zach de la Cruz) are taken in by his charms. Along the way we get to see the Independence Day preparations and celebration, with performances by the Ladies Auxiliary led by Mayors wife, Eulalie MacKecknie Shinn (Chris Johansen), and other auxiliary members played by Jessica de la Cruz, Sharai Hefty, Charlotte Shanahan, Sheri Johnson, Barb Ankarlo, Jeanne Shanahan. Stan Nosbush, plays Hills co-conspirator Marcellus Washburn. BJ Brenna plays Charlie Cowell- out to get Hill for his giving salesmen a bad reputation.

The townspeople and chorus include Al Bock, Micah Weltzin (as Tommy Djilas), Naomi Rodriguez (as Amaryllis), Rachael Korntved and Emilie Springsteen (as Zaneeta and Gracie Shinn), Ben Ankarlo, Wayne Ankarlo, Mollie Delzer, Kalli Relford, Kaia Johnson, Maya Brenna, Elizabeth Korntved, Indira Rodriguez, Ally de la Cruz, Natasha Rodriguez, and Cassie Callow.

Anne Kysely is directing, with assistance from Dave Evenson, who also is set designer. John Westin is Music Director and Rachael Korntved is choreographer. Diane Thorp and Toni Ritchie are costume designers. Pit band includes Dorene Weltzin, Lisa Barker, Nancy Keeler and Josh Dorn.

All tickets are $14, and are available at Peter and Annies in downtown Cumberland. The Arts Center is at 1595 2nd Ave (Also Highway 63) north of downtown Cumberland

Saturday April 6th 2013 7:00 pm
Tickets $5.00 at the door of the ETC.

David Hile will be kicking off the 2013 ETC Concert series on Saturday night April 6th at 7:00 p.m. at the ETC Arts Center in Cumberland WI.

David grew up in Cumberland and was very involved in the local music and theatre scene. As a solo singer/guitarist he has appeared in ETC’s annual Cabaret Cumberland and Celebration of the Arts every year since 2006, Other favorite venues have been the 5 O’clock Club, the Shell Lake Amphitheatre, the State Theatre in Eau Claire (Starquest) and private events such as weddings, benefits, and graduation parties.

Performing with the band “Living Hiatus” as their lead singer and guitar player, David has performed at the Cumberland Fourth of July Celebration, Launchpad, Club Cumberland, Northwoods Brew Pub, Kinship’s Night in Paradise, the Washburn County Fair, and various dances and benefits.

David started acting at ETC when he was in second grade and continued through High School. Some roles he may be remembered for are: Joseph in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat”, Sky Masterson in “Guys and Dolls”, and Smudge in “Forever Plaid”.

After graduating from Cumberland High School in 2008 David moved to St Paul to attend McNally Smith Music College. In 2009 he was cast in “The Buddy Holly Story” at The History Theatre in St Paul, and that was the beginning of a long association with that theatre. He has worked in various departments and is now on their full time staff, currently as the Assistant Box Office Manager.

The evening of the 6th will be an informal concert with wine and beer available. Audience members will hear many familiar tunes, from the Beatles to Warren Zevon.

The ETC Art Center is located at 1595 2nd Ave Cumberland Wisconsin, across the street from the Elementary School. Tickets are $5 and will be available at the door.

March 21, 22, 23 2013, 7:00 pm
Tickets $5.00

Saturday January 19th 2013 at 7:00pm at the ETC

The Stringsmiths will be performing Dec. 28th & 29th at 7pm at the ETC.
Tickets are $5.00 and will be sold at Peter $ Annie’s. Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door.

The local bluegrass band The Stringsmiths will once again perform at the Cumberland ETC theater on Friday December 28 and Saturday December 29. Concerts begin at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and available at Peter and Annies in downtown Cumberland. Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door.

The group is composed of Chris Landstrom playing banjo, Nate Elmer on the mandolin, Bob Andrewson playing guitar, Barb Landstrom playing bass, and Mary Plimblett on the guitar and bass.

This is the Stringsmiths’ second concert at ETC. Their first performance in April was a sell-out, so tickets for the December concerts should be purchased early.

It’s a Scream!: A Horror-bly Funny Comedy by David DeBoy

Show dates:
Friday Oct 19th 7pm
Saturday Oct 20th 7pm
Sunday Oct 21st 2pm Matinee

Thursday Oct 25th 7pm
Friday Oct 26th 7pm
Saturday Oct 27th7pm

Tickets are $8.00 each and can be purchased in advance at Peter and Annie’s World Market or at the theatre on the night of the performance.

Summary:
Spencer Pierce has just inherited his father’s film studio and wants to make a few changes. The studio specializes in horror films and their biggest star is Alexander Moreau. Spencer has come to inform Moreau that he is not renewing his contract. Moreau offers to demonstrate that he is still one scary guy. His proposition: if he can scare Spencer out of his wits, he gets a contract and creative control. Moreau makes repeated attempts to scare Pierce, to convince him that he still has what it takes. Pierces chauffeur, Maxie, mixes it up with Moreau’s maid, Maria Yocknestor, and Elisabeth Lizzie Borden tries to get in on the action by rubbing elbows with the actor and producer.

Cast: Mike Clay, Dan Hoffman, Amanda Hammond, Hope Vicich, Andy Bangsberg

Directed by: Tom Toftness and Dan Hoffmann.

Don’t miss ETC’s production of The Canterville Ghost!

The Canterville Ghost is a wonderful comedy about an American family who purchases a Chase in England only to discover they have a guest! The events that follow make for a hilarious mix of scares with a wonderful cast. The Canterville Ghost will be running on stage at the ETC Community Theatre in Cumberland during the annual Rutabaga Festival. The show opens Wednesday, Aug. 22 and runs through Saturday, Aug. 25. Shows start at 7 p.m. each night and doors open at 6:30 p.m. Come join us for a wonderful laugh filled evening!

It starts Wed Aug 22nd
It plays Aug. 22-25 at 7:00!
Tickets are on sale now at Peter & Annie’s for $8. Also sold at the door. BOO! 🙂