- Lincoln Theatre Guild
The Lincoln Theatre Guild is a non-profit community theater organization founded in 1981. The Guild serves Lincoln County, North Carolina,
United States , and the surrounding Piedmont region.History
The Lincoln Theatre Guild was formed in
1981 with 15 members. A notable early production was "Prelude to victory," a musical drama telling the story of the a revolutionary war battle fought nearby. In 1983, a successful production of "Scrooge," a musical adaption of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" helped give the guild a stable financial base. The group grew throughout the 1980s, performing dramas, comedies and musicals. Some shows included "Mouse Trap," "Harvey," and "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown." In 1988, the group moved their offices and productions to the Lincoln Cultural Center, a renovated former church inLincolnton, North Carolina . By 1990 the guild was producing a large summer musical each year at the nearby Lincoln Citizens Center as well as 3-4 smaller plays at the Cultural Center.In 2007 the guild board was restructured. A new president and several new board members were appointed. Recent shows include "Alice in Wonderland" and "Dearly Departed" in 2007 and "The Actor's Nightmare,"
Li'l Abner , andAnd Then There Were None in 2008.Productions
The guild presently produces 4-5 shows per year. Most shows are held at The Lincoln Cultural Center or the auditorium at
North Lincoln High School . The guild also holds an annual summerdrama camp in two locations in the county.Partnerships
The Lincoln Theatre Guild belongs to the [http://www.artslincolnnc.org/ Lincoln Arts Council] and is a member of the [http://www.metrolinatheatre.org/default.aspx Metrolina Theatre Association] . The guild also receives financial backing from local government and businesses.
Board of Directors
The guild has a board of directors that meets monthly and is responsible for show selections, technical production and fundraising.
See also
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Lincoln County, North Carolina References
Grano, Sarah (
April 12 ,2007 ). [http://www.lincolntimesnews.com/archives.asp?Story=12837&Sect=55&Y=2007&M=4&D=13 "'Alice' takes the stage"] ."Lincoln Times-News".Grano, Sarah (
January 18 ,2008 ). [http://lincolntimesnews.com/search.asp?Section=20&VA=14693 "Guild seeking actors of all ages"] ."Lincoln Times-News".Grano, Sarah (
January 27 ,2006 ). [ [http://www.lincolntimesnews.com/archives.asp?Story=9688&Sect=20&Y=2006&M=1&D=27 "Lincoln Theatre Guild caters to eastern end"] . "Lincoln Times-News"."Guild Gets Permanent Home, Seeks To Grow". (
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June 3 ,1988 ). [http://lincolntribune.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=9048 "Lincoln Theatre Guild Brings Agatha Christie's Classic to Stage"] . "The Lincoln Tribune".Turbyfill, Diane(
October 1 ,2004 ). [http://www.lincolntimesnews.com/archives.asp?Story=5482&Sect=55&Y=2004&M=10&D=1 "Lincoln Theatre Guild Earns Three Nominations"] ."Lincoln Times-News".(
January 16 ,2008 ). [http://www.lincolntribune.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=7939"Theatre Guild Holds Annual Dinner Theatre "] . "The Lincoln Tribune".(
March 21 ,2008 ). [http://www.lincolntribune.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=8467"Lincoln Theatre Guild: Cast & Dates for Li’l Abner "] . "The Lincoln Tribune".External links
* http://www.lincolntheatreguild.org/
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