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For the people, by the people, and about the people of Lake Helen, Florida
July 2012
Shoestring Theatre
The Shoestring Theatre's is proud to announce it's youth theater production of  "THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW" June 15, 16, 17* and 22, 23, 24* at 8pm and 2:30* Come and enjoy our talented young actors, all under the age of 21.  Get yourself a bargain and buy 2012-1013 Season tickets which includes 6 shows for only $70 dollars shows included are 1-KISS ME KATE, 2-SEX PLEASE, WE'RE SIXTY, 3-MURDER AT THE HOWARD JOHNSONS, 4-ENCHANTED APRIL, 5-BREAKING LEGS and the 6th show to be announced and performed by the children's youth theater, next year at this time. 

If you're an actor/singer or dancer, Shoestring will be holding auditions on July 8 and 9th at 7pm at the theater for the first show of the season:  Kiss me Kate. 

Mark your calender for the Second Annual Young Artist Showcase on Saturday, July 21 at 8pm and Sunday, July 22 at 2:30pm.  Hear some leading roles of Broadway and other skits. 

The Second Saturday in August, the theater will be having a kick-off dinner at Hopkins Hall where we will showcase a scene from each play of the season. It’s only a $3 donation at the door. There are refreshments, wine and dinner. 

There's still time to register for the Shoestring Theatre Children's Summer Acting Camp.  Children ages 6 to 11 years old will meet July 9th thru 13th, (an overflow week has been set aside just in case for July 23 thru 27). Those over 12 years old, summer camp starts August 6 thru 10. Hours for both camps will be from 9:30am am ‘till 1:30pm. Cost is $125. Some scholarships are available.

The camp theme this year is Piratical Theatricals, so we hope to see you for a bit of piratical acting, singing, dancing, costuming and painting of sets.

The camp leaders are Mia Lee, Michelle Skiles and Tina Waddoups.  For camp reservations, call Tina Waddoups at 386-747-1884. 

Shoestring Theatre is located at 380 S. Goodwin St. in Lake Helen. 

Their phone number is: (386) 228-3777 and you’ll find them on the Internet at: