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Suzart Productions is a non-profit musical theatre company specializing in affordable entertainment for the entire family. This company's goal is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to experience the world of theatre in all of its aspects. Suzart presents a chance for everyone, particularly youth, to enjoy musical theatre at an affordable price

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Suzart Blog · 2W ago

Sneak Peak Video of “King & I” Rehearsal

The actors have been working really hard on the scene Small House of Uncle Thomas. This week you can see a 2 minute video of their efforts. There is lots of ballet incorporated in the moves which is artistically interesting. After the rehearsal, we had a company potluck with lots of food… and ...

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Suzart Blog · 2W ago

Actors Getting Ready for the Show.

The pace is increasing at rehearsals as the show date approaches for the King & I. The actors are busy getting their parts right. Singing and blocking rehearsals are held in two simultaneous locations in the church. Meanwhile, costumes and props are creating the apparel that the actors will wea...

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Suzart Blog · 3W ago

Making Thai-looking Headpieces for the Play “The King & I”

One of the challenges in producing the King and I is making complex headpieces that look like they are made of gold. It takes some really crafty and creative people to design all the crowns and jewellery that is used in the show. The scene with the Small House of Uncle Thomas needs decorated headpie...

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Suzart Blog · 1M ago

Playing Anna Leonowens in The King And I – A Role Model For Today’s Women

Mary-Lou Hulan remembers watching The King and I in Newfoundland fifteen years ago. It is one of her favourite musicals that surprisingly has a Canadian connection. In preparing to play Anna Leonowens, Mary-Lou discovered a strong role model for today’s women. “Mummy do it!” Mary-...

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Suzart Blog · 1M ago

Congrats: Suzart Team Wins “Best Bribe Award” At Ottawa Theatre Challenge

On Theatre Day, March 27th, 2012, the Suzart Youth once again entered into the Ottawa Theatre Challenge. The challenge is a forty-eight hour race in which the teams put together a five minute skit, with the coveted Rubber Chicken trophy up for grabs. Headed up by Sidney Quilliam, the team consisted ...

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Suzart Blog · 1M ago

Suzart Starts Choreo for Small House of Uncle Thomas

Cast rehearsals have started up again after the March break. The choreography for the play within a play “Small House Of Uncle Thomas” began. In Act 2 of The King and I, the King is to be treated to dance entertainment after dinner with Sir Edward Ramsey. As final preparations for the pl...

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Suzart Blog · 2M ago

Theatre: a Great Creative March Break Activity For The Family

No rehearsal was scheduled for March Break. Nonetheless, the costumes and props were busy at work this week. Suzart encourages all family members to participate either on- or off-stage. This Sunday, you could witness adults and children busily sewing and making 24 crowns from paper mache for the on-...

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Suzart Blog · 2M ago

For “The King & I”, Rehearsing in Hoop Skirt and Sarongs Is Important Preparation

The current show in rehearsal for Suzart is “The King & I” which is set in Siam (now Thailand) in the early 1860′s. The challenge for the actors is to transport themselves into this era as Siamese and for our Anna to comport herself as a respectable English lady. The costume cr...

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Suzart Blog · 2M ago

Help! We Need Donations of Sari-like Material to Make Costumes for Our Show, The King & I

At Suzart, we create costumes tailored to each cast member for every show. We do not rent or purchase pre-made costumes. By making our own costumes, we have total creative license on the design and it actually costs less. The talented costume volunteers work diligently in designing, cutting and asse...

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Suzart Blog · 3M ago

Can You Guess What Is In This Picture? My Afternoon’s Work.

There were no scheduled rehearsals for Suzart this past weekend to recognize Family Day. Nonetheless the dedicated costume crew were hard at work. Can you guess what is in this picture? I worked the afternoon serging cut pieces of material. The photos show all the little bits of cloth that get cut o...

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