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The Gary-The Olivia Performing Arts Center is a performing arts organization presenting, promoting and fostering excellence in the performing arts through theatrical productions and educational workshops at The Gary-The Olivia Theater in Bethlehem, CT.

The company will present
“The Solid Gold Cadillac” a comedy in two acts by George S. Kaufman
and Howard Teichmann on June 15, 16, 17 and 22, 23, 24, 2012. The play will
be directed by Thomas and Sally Camm.

The theater presents “South Pacific” the award winning Rodgers and Hammerstein musical based on James Michener's Pulitzer Prize winning book
Tales of the South Pacific on August 2, 3, 4, 5 and 9, 10, 11, 12. Sally Camm
is the director/choreographer with musical direction provided by Craig Hartley.

Please e-mail info@thegarytheolivia.com or call 203 273-5821 to set
up an audition by appointment only.

The Box Office
The Box Office, located directly in front of The Gary-The Olivia Theater, is open
1 hour before the scheduled performance. You may reach the box office with questions at: boxoffice@thegarytheolivia.com. Ages 11 yrs. and under have
free admission this year.

Online Admission
Theatergoers may now purchase admission online at this Web site. As some of
our performances are “sold out,” this allows us to redirect you to an alternate performance date where seats are available. Please note: This option does not reserve you a specific seat but rather ensures you will have a seat for a specific performance under the general admission guidelines. We use PayPal for the online admission purchase. Please print off the PayPal page that
describes the specifics of your purchase and bring it with you to the
box office for proof of purchase. No tickets will be sent to you.

Directions To The Theater
The Abbey of Regina Laudis is located at: 273 Flanders Rd. in Bethlehem, CT 06751. To arrive at The Gary-The Olivia Theater on the grounds of the Abbey, please pass the Abbey's Main Entrance (going north on Flanders Rd.) where
you will see the sign advertising the performance. Please turn right into the parking lot and you will be directed by the parking attendants.

Past Productions at The Gary-The Olivia Theater

Oklahoma - 2011

"With strong leads, grand songs and a timeless story, Oklahoma is the perfect
way to spend a summer afternoon or evening."

Jean Dunn, Voices Newspapers

"David Nelson has a rich tenor's voice and never fails to delight the
audience."

"Adrienne Camm is absolutely lovely as Laurey."

"Katie Keough delivers a strong vocal performance as Ado Annie."

"Thomas Camm as Will Parker is consistently outstanding."

"Sarah Robards as Aunt Eller pulls out all the stops in the picnic basket
auction."

"Mark Gardner as Ali Hakim adds the comic quotient to the production...
Brother Kevin McElroy does a fine job playing the menacing Jud Fry."

"Oklahoma has once again come East in a fine production."

Joanne Greco Rochman, Republican American

What the Critic's Are Saying!

"You Can't Take It With You" - 2011

"Sally Camm and Sarah Robards co-direct this production with an affectionate
nod to the original script. Since Robards' father Jason performed the role of
the grandfather, an added level of sensitivity is evident in Joe Stofko's fine characterization of the same role. At times, he almost sounds like Robards."

"Sarah Robards (Penny Sycamore) doesn't try to act eccentric which makes
her performance all the more believable and comic."

"Tim Phillips (Paul Sycamore) does a convincing job of being a caring
husband and father."

"Adrienne Camm is a knockout as Alice Sycamore."

"The set, designed by Kevin McElroy, is absolutely superb."

Joanne Greco Rochman - Republican American


The cast: 'You Can't Take It With You'

Mailing List
Would you like to be informed about upcoming workshops and  performances
at The Gary-The Olivia Performing Arts Center? Are you interested in being involved with our productions in the areas of hospitality, box office and set and lighting design? E-mail your contact information to: info@thegarytheolivia.com and let us know your wishes.

Special Needs
For any special needs regarding performance attendance at
The Gary-The Olivia Theater please e-mail us at info@thegarytheolivia.com.


(Side View-The Gary-The Olivia Theater)

Sponsors
We would like to thank the following major sponsors of The Gary-The Olivia Performing Arts Center for the 2012 season: TD Bank, Connecticut Light & Power, Connecticut Community Foundation, Crystal Rock, LLC and Thomaston Savings Bank.