Chamber welcomes Pearl Theater |
| September 21, 2011 |
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By Colet Allen Welcome Carolyn Testa and the Pearl Theater, our newest chamber members. As you have heard from the buzz (not just the sound of saws in the little Church on Ash Street ... no pun intended) but the excitement created around the opening of the Pearl, a small theater that along with the Friends of the ARTs will encourage more live theater in Boundary County. Carolyn in collaboration with play writer Paul Rawlings will open in late October with a new play by Paul about romantic love. The name of the play is "No Cure for Love: An Electric Romance." Paul is still seeking a male actor around 40 years of age, if you're interested, call him at (208) 267-5332. It has two acts, Act I: Heartaches by the Number, and Act II: Heart Still Smoken. There are approximately 25 actors in the play, a live band, and seventeen to eighteen songs. There will be six performances. Check the Pearl Website for the schedule. The venue is described as "A comfortably-sized, eclectic venue that will draw musicians & theatrical performers from around the country to Bonners Ferry." "Our little theater will showcase local talent by providing a professional setting for quality entertainment that our community can look forward to on a regular basis," Carolyn said. "Our goal is to foster youth leadership and small business development by providing opportunities to the school as well as individuals interested in all aspects of the entertainment industry and the performing arts." Tickets will be $12 and are sold at Mountain Mike’s, Bonners Books, Under the Sun, and the Groove Studio. The seating capacity is 165 seats so get your tickets early. Carolyn has come up with a great idea to help advertise your business and get more customers through your doors. If she designs the event’s ticket, she will put something like the sample below on the back. Bring this ticket on performance date and receive any of the following: ~ Complimentary glass of wine with entree at Papa Byrd's ~ 1/2 price appetizer with entree at Mugsy's Tavern & Grill ~ $10 off any room at the Northside Bed & Breakfast ~ Free manicure/pedicure for your dog at Kaniksu Dog Grooming ~ 2 complimentary beers with entree at Kootenai River Brewing Company As there is limited space she would cycle different businesses through different events. It would be at her discretion who to put on what tickets. The offer on the back of the ticket would be limited to the date of the event, unless you requested an extension of your offer. This is a win win for all concerned and is a creative use of tickets besides getting one into a performance. Since Carolyn is an artist and would be designing each events' tickets herself, these could be little artistic mementos that could be laminated and then kept for book marks. Maybe even a series of posters to create a history of the Pearl and its performances. |