Many thanks to all who came out to the DCT Clean Up Day. We had over 55 volunteers working to make certain our historic TheatreHouse "shines like the top of the Chrysler Building!"
Without your tireless effort and devotion to the DCT mission and vision of bringing quality family theatre to the Delaware Valley, we would not have the stellar reputation that we all share.
On behalf of Marie Swajeski, Founder/Artistic Director, a THOUSAND THANKS to each of you!
We would like to also acknowledge "Special Thanks" to Terry Healy, DCT Cleanup Chair. Terry worked behind the scenes for several weeks prior to organize and promote the day.
We all are grateful to Terry and her committee.
Here's to another successful DCT Family Subscription Series!
5-Star Season continues
Following a very successful premiere of its 5-Star Season, DCT Founder/Artistic Director Marie Swajeski, has decided to continue this unique tradition into the 2007 - 2008 theatrical season.
Now it's your chance to be in the DCT spotlight. We are looking for kids, teens, and adults who want to perform on the DCT stage 15-minutes prior to each performance.
Can you sing? Recite a monologue? Play the violin? Call the DCT office at (302) 655-1014 or send an email to info@dechildrenstheatre.org to schedule an interview.
We're looking for the next big talent and we hope it's YOU!
DCT makes the "NEWSies"
The DCT recently participated in helping Wilmington Trust "roll out the presses" with their new internal marketing newspaper. The members of the DCT "news brigade" braved an early morning wake-up call to get dressed in their best "newsie" outfits.
Shouts of "Extra, Extra, read all about it..." were heard echoing throughout the streets of Wilmington all morning long.
Check out the photos below to see what all the buzz was about!
Dmitrik & Zac
Colleen, Brooke, Mary, Kaitlyn, & Madeline
Madeline & Colleen
Lyndi stands ready to deliver her papers
Dmitrik shouts the headlines
Richard, Dmitrik, & Lyndi strike a smile (it helps when you are selling news!)
Emily proudly displays today's news
Richard The Newsboy!
The Newsies with Founder Marie Swajeski
And the band played on
Scenes from a recent DCT free community concert featuring the members of the New Castle County Community Band...
Behind the scenes of DCT
Check out these photos from performances, events, and even a couple of DCT sponsored road trips of the past...
Volunteers Judy and Deb take a much deserved break
Caroline Czipoth designs costumes for "ALICE IN WONDERLAND"
DCT Volunteers, Cathy & Crysta, in the Make-up room
Father/Son Bill & Dan Healy meet the audience after the show
After the show Cast & Crew party
Volunteers Laura and Courtney outside of the DCT
Volunteers Ryszard, Jessica, Zac, and Meghan working backstage
DCT cast relax between shows
DCT actors, Brooke & Sarah, are always have a smile to share
Tori Healy teaches one of our Workshop classes
Bill, Alan, and Kevin enjoying a DCT Bus trip to NYC
DCT cast enjoy time backstage
Bus trip to NYC to see DCTer, actor Johnny Gallagher, in Broadway's "RABBIT HOLE"
A DCT music rehearsal
Behind the scenes with actors from DCTs "WINNIE THE POOH"
Volunteer Jenny Torgeson paints the DCT Stage
DCT House managers, Alan & Tom, take a break in NYC
The DCT Make-up room
Actors Zac & Dmitrik always have time for a picture
Musical Director Betty Moudy rehearses before opening day
Cindy Millison adds some make-up to daughter Jamie just before the show gets started
Founder and Artistic Director of the DCT, Marie Swajeski
Volunteer Alan Kirschner answers questions while giving a tour of our Historic TheatreHouse
Jessica and Carolyn Czipoth pick a raffle winner
DCT characters help fundraising efforts for Katrina relief
Director Marie Swajeski and volunteer Jessica Czipoth pick a winner for the DVD raffle
DCT guests enjoy the arts and crafts table at the Open House
DCT Open House
The Delaware Children's Theatre would like to express its deepest gratitude for the many volunteers who helped make our Open House a huge success:
Mary Anne Beale Jessie Benner Carolyn Czipoth Carina Czipoth Jessica Czipoth Emily Freebury Ashley Graef Lisa Graef Dan Healy Terry Healy Meghan Hindmarch Judy Hickman Deb Johnson Rick Johnson Alan Kirschner Nina Kirschner Cindy Millison Jamie Millison Keith Millison Laura Mullan Lena O’Toole John O’Toole Lisa Paolizzi Nick Paolizzi Brooke Peterson Delaney Peterson Jodi Peterson Kevin Ruane Tom Salvatore Jeffrey Santoro Maria Smith Maddie Smith Lynnie Smith Marie Swajeski John Swajeski Dave Swajeski Cathy Snyder Crysta Snyder Jenny Torgeson Bill Weaver Deb Weaver Evangeline Williams
The DCT would like to thank our Raffle contributors:
Gambacorta Buick
QVC
Carolyn Czipoth
Storybook characters come to life at DCT
Deb Johnson, aka the Fairy Godmother, and friend solicit donations for the Red Cross
Hand painted planters at the foot of the DCT entrance
Wilmington Garden Contest
Recently, the Delaware Children's Theatre received an "Honorable Mention" for the City of Wilmington best garden contest. The DCT themed it's garden around the ever-popular children's production, "Wizard of Oz." With its yellow brick road greeting visitors to the enchanting ponds and lifelike plants and pottery, the DCT garden is a unique corner stop for many to the City.
The DCT garden would not have been made possible without the following devoted garden team members:
John Swajeski, chair
John O'Toole, assistant garden manager
Deena Santoro, design and execution
Garden Contest Committee
Dmitrik Bialach
Ryszard Bialach
Paige Causey
Jeffrey Santoro
Cathy Snyder
Crysta Snyder
Kelsey Snyder
Matt Weaver
DCT Secret Garden and patio leading to the Stage Door entrance
DCT Yellow Brick Road and Pond leading to the main entrance to the TheatreHouse
Volunteer Mary Anne Beale entertains children in our Parlor Room
Future DCT actor with Dad tour the stage
Volunteers Dan Healy, Tom Salvatore, and John Swajeski are all smiles at the Open House
The Delaware Children's Theatre Bringing quality family theatre to the Delaware Valley for 35 memorable seasons.
