The Student Cabaret

If you've talked to anyone from the Theater Company here at Moravian College at any length, you've probably heard, at least in passing, about the annual Student Cabaret here at Moravian. But what is it? When is it? Where does it take place, who runs it, and why does it exist? Today I will answer these questions, so you can get involved if you so desire, or just enjoy the performance when it comes around!
Key points are:

• The Student Cabaret, a yearly tradition since 2010, takes place around February each year. This year it will be performed 4 times, Feb 23-25 at 8pm and Feb 26 at 2pm.
• The show is run entirely by students, and entirely for students with a focus on fun, learning, and camaraderie.
• Anyone with a talent they would like to share is welcome to audition and perform in the Cabaret.
• For those hoping to get involved, auditions will be coming up soon. The auditions will be held October 6 at 6pm.
• Rehearsals last from the point of auditions through the show in February, less Winter Break.
• The time commitment is minor (About one-two hours/week per piece) until the weeks immediately leading up to the show, and you can do as many or as few pieces as you want.
• Beginners are welcome! Again, the biggest goal of the show is to learn and have fun!

More information is available at http://home.moravian.edu/public/eng/theatre/index.htm.

This is a great jumping-off point to get involved in the Moravian College Theatre Company. If you have any interest at all, keep your eyes and ears open for when the audition date is announced, and get involved!

Thank you for your time,
Harry Matten Gillen

Why I'm Blogging.

Hello, Bethlehem! My name is Harry Matten Gillen and I will be running this blog, The Christmas City Curtain! (Cue Fanfare)


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The purpose of this blog will be to track the goings-on of the Bethlehem, PA art scene. This blog will mostly focus on upcoming events in local Theatre, Music, and Visual Art, with the intention of informing those interested how they can get involved, or just to keep up with what's going on.

Again, my name is Harry Matten Gillen. I'm a local actor, poet, and musician, with an intense interest in local arts. I have interned at Touchstone Theater on southside, I work as a Stage Hand at Zoellner Arts Center, I studied Theatre and Music at the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Performing Arts, DeSales University, Northampton Community College, and Moravian College, and I have been involved in many productions as both an actor and crew. I've played in local bands and many an open mic night, and have met and talk to many of the best local musicians and theatre artists.

The reason I'm creating this blog now is because of a class I'm taking, but it's something I've been interested in doing for much longer. It's fair to say I wouldn't have been motivated enough to start it without the class, but I may continue it after the class is over if it works out well and doesn't conflict with other projects I'll be doing by then. We'll see what happens.

So, if you want to know:

• What shows will be in the area, when, and how much it will be to see them
• What opportunities are coming up to get involved in the arts both on and off campus
• What's generally going on in the area, new developments etc.

Then this will be a good place to look to!

I'd like to end this post with a thank you to everyone who reads it. Suggestions and comments are always welcome!

Thanks for your time,
Harry Matten Gillen