Dietrich Theater
Upcoming Events!

The Potential of Living Willow Structures in the Landscape
At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock
Wednesday, June 20 at 7:00 p.m.
For all ages
Presented by: Bonnie Gale
Admission: Free
Sponsored by: the Overlook Estate Foundation
Bonnie Gale has been building living willow structures in the landscape since 2004. In this illustrated lecture and PowerPoint, she will show the basic concepts of building living structures, her development with this work, international examples and the great potential for commercial applications. Her structures have been featured in House and Garden, Vogue and FiberArts magazines, and she appeared on the Martha Stewart Show in 2010. Her website is bonniegale.com. Call 570-996-1500 for event details.
 
The Gifts of Wali Dad
At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock
Friday, June 22 at 10 a.m. and Saturday, June 23 at 11:00 a.m.
For all ages
Presented by: the Dietrich Children’s Theatre
Admission: Free
Sponsored by: Pennsylvania Humanities Council
Wali Dad is a simple, happy man in Pakistan. After several years, he finds he's saved more money than he can possibly use. He wants to do something good, so he sends a gift to a deserving queen. The queen sends him a bigger gift in return. Wali Dad cleverly passes this on to a noble king, who sends Wali Dad an even more lavish present. The more Wali Dad tries to give away the more he is rewarded. How will he ever return to the simple life he loved? Tickets are available at the door while they last or can be reserved at 570-996-1500.
Poe in the Park: Much of Madness
At Tunkhannock’s Lazybrook Park
Saturday, June 23 at 7:00 p.m.
For ages 12 and up
Presented by: Gamut Theatre Group
Admission: Free
Sponsored by: the Overlook Estate Foundation
Experience the intensity, terror and excitement of some of Edgar Allan Poe's most treasured works, including The Raven, The Cast of Amontillado, Annabel Lee, The Masque of Red Death and The Tell-tale Heart! Five actors use music and movement to bring these and other tales to life on stage in this haunting and memorable original-text adaptation of the original Master of Horror's most celebrated stories and poems. This show will run 80 minutes and is recommended for ages 12 and up. At 6:45 p.m., Bill Chapla will present a discussion on Edgar Allan Poe and following the show actors will host a talkback session with the audience. Call 570-996-1500 for event details.

Basket Raffle Fundraiser
Founders' Day, Sat., June 23
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Dietrich Theater
Tickets will be $1 each or 6 for $5
Many delectable and artistic items, and practical items as well! Baskets with gift certificates, car items, movie gift bags, restaurant coups and lots of fun stuff!  All profits benefit Dietrich Theater programming.  

Fundraiser Day !
Wednesday, June 27 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
At Perkins Restaurant (Route 6, Tunkhannock)
Please come and dine at Perkins Restaurant on Wed., June 27 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
20% of your bill will go to the Dietrich Theater to help fund children's programming, including art classes, summer camps, children's theatre and more!! Pick up a Dietrich coupon at the ticket booth and present it with your bill to insure your donation.

At The Dietrich

by
Hildy Morgan

Okay. So here’s the plot. The incredibly adorable Alex, Marty, Gloria and Melmar are lost in Europe. Yeah – these precious critters from the zoo in Central Park are trying to get home. Instead, through a series of misadventures, they end up in a traveling circus with results that will cause screams of laughter from the kidlets and a few hearty chuckles from the Mums and Pops who brung ‘em. Of course, I’m talking about Madagascar 3, which is garnering terrific reviews and which looks to be sooo much fun for all age groups. And with the lead critters being voiced by Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer and Jada Pinkett Smith, you know it’s going to be a classy (and hilarious) production. This is one to bring the kids to. And guess what? If you can’t watch 3D (or if you don’t want to watch it) we have gotten permission to show the 3D movies once in 2D at matinees. So the first showing of Madagascar 3 on Saturday and Sunday will be in 2D. Unfortunately at this time we aren’t allowed to do any evening shows in 2D but who knows, as the summer wears on the movie companies might change their minds. And anyway, at least we got two shows for you in 2D. That is a major triumph when dealing with the movie companies!
 
     Then we have the gorgeous and incredibly talented Charlize Theron in a second movie this week – Prometheus. This is a terrific sci-fi film about a group of scientists who, on a voyage into deep space, get stranded on an alien planet and discover, to their horror, that the alien creatures there intend to eliminate all of mankind. And so they must save the earth and all those who live on it. It’s directed by super director Ridley Scott (Black Hawk Down and Gladiator) and stars, along with Theron, Noomi Rapace (she is the Swedish star of their version of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo series) and Michael Fassbender. So if you want to see a rip-roaring adventure and you love sci-fi, this is the movie for you. Two hours of great special effects, our terrific popcorn and good company, both onscreen and off. And Prometheus also will have a matinee showing in 2D for those of you who prefer it.
     And don’t forget that we are playing the very interesting and wickedly inventive Snow White. People who have seen it have loved it. I’m thinking of seeing it tomorrow, even though it’s not exactly my cup of tea, because it looks so intriguing.
     And Men In Black will be moving to the original movie theater and will be in 2D for the remainder of its run with us. So, if you’ve been waiting, now is the time to see this perfectly terrific little flick!
     And now to those cultural folks. I’ll tell you, they are so busy this summer they’re making my head spin, or they would if it were spinnable. They are pretty much filling up the summer classes so give them a call before school lets out to assure a space will be reserved for your wee one. There will probably still be slots left after school ends, but the selection will be more limited.
     Monday nights this month Bill Herron will be teaching the ancient game of Go. I remember about thrity years ago someone trying to teach it to me and I just couldn’t get it. Now, all these years later and with a brain that only works when it’s in the mood, I’m going to try again. And I told my hubby he had to come too. So if you want a real challenge and a good time, come learn an old game but a goodie. Call 996-1500 to reserve a place. 
     And don’t forget Poe in the Park – coming up Saturday June 23rd at Lazybrook. It’s going to be soooo fun!
     See you at the Dietrich.

Now Showing

www.dietrichtheater.com/movie
or (570)836-1022 for times

Madagascar 3
June 8, 2012 -
June 14, 2012

Prometheus
June 8, 2012 -
June 14, 2012

Snow White and the Huntsman
June 1, 2012 -
June 14, 2012

MEN IN BLACK 3
May 25, 2012 -
June 14, 2012


Coming Soon

www.dietrichtheater.com/preview
or (570)836-1022 for times


Events

www.dietrichtheater.com/event
or (570)996-1500 to reserve

Living Willow Structures
June 20, 2012

The Gifts of Wali Dad
June 22, 2012 - June 23, 2012

Poe in the Park: Much of Madness
June 23, 2012

Everhart Museum Bus Trip
July 14, 2012

Celebrate Summer at the River
July 28, 2012

Gathering of Singers & Songwriters 11
August 12, 2012

Porgy and Bess - Broadway Bus Trip
September 12, 2012


Classes

www.dietrichtheater.com/class
or (570)996-1500 to enroll

Acting Camp for Kids 1
July 16, 2012 - July 20, 2012

Acting Camp for Kids 2
July 30, 2012 - August 3, 2012

Crazy Commercials
June 25, 2012 - June 29, 2012

Dance! Dance! Dance! - ages 2 & 3
June 4, 2012 - August 7, 2012

Dance! Dance! Dance! ages 4 to 6
July 2, 2012 - August 7, 2012

Dance! Dance! Dance!, ages 7 to 9
July 2, 2012 - August 7, 2012

Digital Arts Camp
June 25, 2012 - June 29, 2012

Food & Culture Around the World
July 9, 2012 - August 6, 2012

It IS Easy Being Green
July 30, 2012 - August 3, 2012

Jammin' in a Jugband, ages 6 to 12
July 23, 2012 - July 27, 2012

Knights, Princesses & Dragons
June 25, 2012 - June 29, 2012

Mount Olympic! Theatre & Visual Arts Camp
July 16, 2012 - July 20, 2012

Pottery & Sculpture Camp
July 9, 2012 - July 13, 2012

Quilting for Kids - Spring
April 4, 2012 - June 13, 2012

Quilting for Kids - Summer
June 20, 2012 - July 25, 2012

Trash to Treasures Camp
July 23, 2012 - July 27, 2012

Pottery for Beginners
April 4, 2012 - September 5, 2012

Introduction to the Game of Go
June 11, 2012 - July 2, 2012

Jammin' in a Jugband, 13 and up
July 23, 2012 - July 27, 2012

Open Studio & Portfolio Prep
April 3, 2012 - August 28, 2012

Quilting for Everyone - Spring
April 4, 2012 - June 13, 2012

Quilting for Everyone - Summer
June 20, 2012 - July 25, 2012

Decorative Painting
April 11, 2012 - August 29, 2012

Easy Beads: Create in Clay!
August 13, 2012

Introduction to Stained Glass
June 18, 2012

Kundalini Yoga
June 2, 2012 - August 11, 2012

Writers' Group
April 5, 2012 - August 30, 2012

Yoga for You
April 11, 2012 - September 26, 2012

Live at The Dietrich

by
Erica Rogler

 Tunkhannock’s Founders’ Day is quickly approaching, and we would like to invite you to join us on Saturday, June 23rd for a day filled with wonderful entertainment, delicious food and unique vendors and shops in downtown Tunkhannock. It is not too early to mark your calendars for this summer celebration. The Dietrich will be offering a host of activities for you and your family and friends to enjoy on Founders’ Day. 

First, you must come out and see the Dietrich’s new exhibit "The Many Expressions of Folk Art". In this exhibit, Patrick Robinson and other local collectors will display old and new folk art treasures including an eclectic mix of carvings and works for children. Folk art is created outside the typical parameters of art institutions. It is known for its inventiveness, expression, utility, community, individuality and symbolism. During this exhibit we will also display works painted by students in the Dietrich’s Decorative Painting class. If you are unable to see the exhibit on Founders’ Day, this must-see show will be on display at the Dietrich through August during regularly scheduled movie times or by appointment. 
The Dietrich Children’s Theatre will also be back with a new production for Founders’ Day weekend. This time the troupe will explore the gift of generosity as they "travel" to Pakistan for their staged folktale production of "The Gifts of Wali Dad". This tale is about a simple, happy man named Wali Dad. After several years, he finds that he has saved more money than he can possibly use. He wants to do something good so he sends a gift to a deserving queen. The queen sends him a bigger gift in return. Wali Dad cleverly passes this on to a noble king, who sends Wali Dad an even more lavish present. The more Wali Dad tries to give away the more he is rewarded. Please join us to see the antics that ensue and if Wali Dad can ever return to the simple life that he loved. This show will be performed on Friday, June 22 at 10 a.m. and Saturday, June 23 at 11 a.m. Admission is free thanks to grant support from the Pennsylvania Humanities Council. Tickets are available by calling 570-996-1500 or at the door while supplies last.

The Dietrich will also present Poe in the Park at Tunkhannock’s Lazybrook Park on Founders’ Day evening at 7 p.m. During this theatrical event you will experience the intensity, terror and excitement of some of Edgar Allan Poe’s most treasured works including The Raven, The Cask of Amontillado, Annabel Lee, The Masque of Red Death and The Tell-tale Heart. Five actors from Gamut Theatre Group in Harrisburg will use music and movement to bring these and other tales to life in this haunting and memorable original text-adaptation of the original Master of Horror’s most celebrated stories and poems. The show will run for 80 minutes and is recommended for adults and children ages 12 and up. At 6:45 p.m., literary scholar Bill Chapla will present a discussion on Edgar Allan Poe, and following the show, the actors will host a talk-back session with the audience. Admission to Poe in the Park is free, and all who attend are advised to bring their own blanket or lawn chair. For more information, about Poe in the Park, please call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500. 
The Dietrich will also be hosting a basket raffle on Founders’ Day to support cultural and educational classes and events for children at the Dietrich. Each raffle basket will contain delectable and artistic items, including practical items, as well. One will include gift certificates for area restaurants, another will have all kinds of items for your automobile, and the Dietrich will fill a basket containing movie gift bags and other Dietrich items. Tickets will be $1.00 or 6 for $5.00 and all profits will benefit the Dietrich Theater.