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! 🙂

A female singing group
Saturday July 7 at 7pm
The ETC Theater
Tickets at the door $5

The Cumberland ETC Art Center will be featuring The BroadWay in the 2nd of its Local Music Concert Series.

The BroadWay concert will be Saturday July 7 at 7pm. The $5 tickets will be sold at the door. The BroadWay with it’s present membership, has been together about 5 years, performing various entertainment venues including the “Pipe Dream Center”, “Arts in the Park” programs, fraternal organizations and church groups, home parties and for other organizations wanting musical entertainment for a special event.

The group is composed of three very talented musicians. Sue Pruzek sings lead vocals and plays guitar and percussion. Marilyn Goodman sings vocals and performs on bass, saxophone, and flute. Kathy Turba is the third vocalist, and plays keyboards.

The BroadWay repertoire focuses heavily on classic jazz of the 40’s, lots of Andrews Sisters tunes, with a smattering of blue grass and later popular classics. They are currently looking at prepping a small set of country hits and are ready to present a program of dance music in the event the audience wants to push the chairs back and get moving!

The three musicians provide an entertainment experience which will resonate with a broad audience. Their classic tunes will get feet tapping and hands clapping.

The musical stylings of Roger Harrison
Saturday July 28 at 7pm
The ETC Theater
Tickets at the door $5

Roger Harrison, long-time local musician, will perform with friends in concert at the ETC Theater on Saturday, July 28.

Roger is a well-known locally and nationally. He started playing at age 10, and joined the musicians union in 1964 at age 11. From 1964 through 1972, he was part of a family band called the Guitar Dusters that cut three 45 records.
The Guitar Duster’s family band opened shows for various artists, including Waylon Jennings, Jerry Lee Lewis, Conway Twitty, Dave Dudley, Kitty wells, Archie Campbell, and Hank Williams Jr.

Roger then joined with his brother and toured the Midwest for three years. In 1977 he branched off to do a one man show.
Since then he has been writing original Christian music and performing for various churches and other events. He also started teaching guitar & bass guitar in 1972, and presently teaches at Barron County Campus in Rice Lake, Roger’s Guitar Studio in Shell Lake, and the Dancing Bird Art & Music Gallery in Cumberland.

Roger recorded an album in 1977, cassette tapes in 1985, and continues to produce CDs to the present day.

Roger says he loves to play and share music with others. There is no greater pleasure than to teach others to enjoy music as much as I have through the years.

The Roger Harrison concert is part of ETCs continuing Local Musicians Concert Series. He will perform solo songs, and also share the stage with Nancy Beecroft and some of his talented guitar students.
The concert begins at 7pm. Admission is $5 at the door.

Left to right in the photo standing, is Micah Weltzin (as Dr. Craven), Kate Dorn (standing in as the nurse, she actually plays Mary opposite nights of Naomi Rodriquez, who is pictured as Mary on the far right. Sitting is Ben Ankarlo, (as Colin.)

The Secret Garden:
June 15 & 16 at 7:00. June 17, a 2:00 matinee.
June 21, 22, 23, at 7:00.
Tickets now on sale at Peter and Annie’s and also at the ETC door, on show nights.

The Cumberland ETC, brings to life, the literary classic you’ve loved for years. Mary Lennox, (double cast: Naomi Rodriguez & Kate Stone), known as a difficult child, is sent to live at her uncles estate in England after her parents pass away.

Misselthwaite Manor turns out to be a gloomy fortress. Her uncle, (Phil Warner), is rarely home, and his young son, Colin, (Ben Ankarlo), never leaves his room, convinced by Dr. Craven, (double cast: Micah Weltzin & Neal Weltzin), hes an incurable invalid.

To her surprise, Mary discovers a strange walled garden that has been locked up for years. With the assistance of Dickon, (Zach Foss), the gardeners apprentice, Mary brings the garden back to life and discovers Dickons amazing ability to communicate with animals. The garden seems to have a wonderful, magical effect on all who come into it.

This version also introduces the endearing Sowerby family, who add much laughter and love to this touching story. Mrs. Sowerby is played by Amanda Hammond, along with her Sowerby children, Nicole Rodriguez, Ethan Snowbank, Charlotte Shanahan, Colton Ritchie, KaLea Hammond, Joshua Painter, Elizabeth Painter, Cylie Ritchie and Indira Rodriguez.

The rest of the colorful characters are played by Natasha Rodriguez, Krista Rodriguez, Marty Voshell, Emilie Springsteen, Shanna Frasier, Zac Snowbank, Lindsey Bangsberg, Kallista Relford, Jaidan Nugent, Raven Broker and Vincent Broker.

It is directed by Dorene Weltzin and Diane Thorp.
Tickets are now on sale for $8 at Peter Annies, downtown Cumberland and at the door the night of performances.

A Special ETC Choir Fundraiser: The Elvis Show

Featuring Joe Sir and his Rockabilly Rebels Band
Saturday May 19
6pm dinner, show at 7pm
Das Lach Haus
$35 for dinner and show

High School Play: Sugar March 22-25 2012
Sugar
A musical by Peter Stone, Julie Styne & Bob Merrill

Performances are Thursday – Sunday
March 22 25
Sunday Matinee at 2:00 P.M., the rest are 7:00 P.M.

Tickets are $8.00 and will be available at the Cumberland High School main office
and at the ETC theater door on nights of performances.

All Through The House is a Christmas play. It will be directed by Dorene Weltzin and Diane Thorp.

Performances will be December 2, 3, 4, and 8, 9, 10.

Christmas is approaching and William Garrett is a very happy man. His business is booming, his family is healthy, and his three closest friends are over for their weekly meeting of the Shakespeare Study Club where Shakespeare takes a back seat to poker and women aren’t allowed. Then the trouble starts! The men are interrupted by William’s frantic daughter, then his concerned wife, his domineering mother-in-law and, finally, the Reverend Fowler. As William’s good spirits and economic well-being fly out the window, all are kept guessing who will finally gain the upper hand and reestablish the Christmas spirit.

Rutabaga show, Aug. 26 & 27: “Conversation and Songs”, of Dan Hoffmann and Friends, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets at the door for $5.