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NORTH COUNTRY CENTER FOR THE ARTS CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL ANNUAL WINTER AUCTION TO BENEFIT THE PAPERMILL THEATRE’S 2010 SEASON

Lincoln, NH, February 19, 2010: North Country Center for the Arts is celebrating its most successful Annual Winter Auction in history, drawing a record number of attendees and surpassing its fundraising goal.  The Margaritaville themed evening, which was held on Saturday, February 6 at 7:00pm in the Governor’s Lodge at Loon Mountain, included a Silent Auction, cocktail hour, buffet dinner, games and prizes, and a Live Auction.  210 people attended the event and NCCA raised over $30,000 to support its 2010 season. 
“This was a great event, and we could really feel the support of the community and our donors,” stated Kim Frydman, Executive Director.  “Despite the challenging economy, we were able to raise even more money than we have in years past.  We are very fortunate to have such a large family of supporters, and would not be where we are today without them.”

Live and Silent Auction items included Boston Red Sox tickets, vacations, season passes to Loon Mountain, pre-season New England Patriots tickets, membership to the Jack O’Lantern Golf Course & Resort, tickets to events and productions throughout New Hampshire, lakeside retreats, and an array of personal services and items including massages, hairstyling, and dinners. 

During the evening, Frydman announced the Papermill Theatre’s 2010 season, which will include The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Altar Boyz, and Drood, in addition to weekly Children’s Theatre productions.  While the Papermill Theatre’s new home, Jean’s Playhouse is under construction, the Papermill Theatre will perform in an intimate 150-seat theatre in the Governor’s Lodge at Loon Mountain.  Frydman also announced that the Papermill Theatre had recently been nominated for 9 New Hampshire Theatre Awards, and was awarded Best Supporting Actress for Kyla Schorr’s portrayal of Hildy in the 2009 production of On the Town.  “The Papermill Theatre has been recognized every year with awards from the New Hampshire Theatre Awards for their professional quality productions. Theatre patrons regularly tell us that our productions are ‘just like Broadway’ but better because of our unique atmosphere and because it’s from the heart.  We continue to raise money for Jean’s Playhouse, and the support of theatre enthusiasts, arts lovers, and regional community members is vital to our continued success,” states Frydman. 

Additional information about the Annual Winter Auction, the Papermill Theatre’s 2010 season, and Jean’s Playhouse can be found at www.papermilltheatre.org, by contacting the business office at (603) 745-6032, or by emailing info@papermilltheatre.org.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Lincoln, NH January 4, 2010
CONTACT: Kim Frydman 603-745-6032 kfrydman@papermilltheatre.org

North Country Center for the Arts receives 9 nominations for productions of On the Town and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown by the New Hampshire Theatre Awards.

Nominations Include:

Best Musical Director – You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Kevin B. Weinbold)

Best Choreographer – On the Town (Kevin P. Hill) & You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Lisa Travis)

Best Scenic Designer – On the Town (Matt Kizer)

Best Actress (Musical) – On the Town (Amy Desiato as Claire) & You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Kyla Schoer as Lucy)

Best Supporting Actor (Musical)—On the Town (Corey Ryland Hummerston as Linus & Michael Kennan Miller as Snoopy)

Best Supporting Actress (Musical) – On the Town (Kyla Schoer as Hildy)

For all the details, visit NHTheatreAwards.com

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Lincoln, NH November 16, 2009
CONTACT: Kim Frydman 603-745-6032 kfrydman@papermilltheatre.org

"NORTH COUNTRY CENTER FOR THE ARTS CELEBRATES POURING OF CONCRETE FOUNDATION FOR JEAN'S PLAYHOUSE, A NEW YEAR-ROUND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER"

$2.6 Million Capital Campaign Continues for New Community Theatre Facility

Read the full Press Release on Ground Breaking for Jean's Playhouse .

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Lincoln, NH June 15, 2009 CONTACT: Kim Frydman 603-745-6032 kfrydman@papermilltheatre.org Bruce G. Alexander Foundation Awards Challenge Grant to North Country Center for the Arts' Playhouse Capital Campaign LINCOLN, NH June 15, 2009 - North Country Center for the Arts (NCCA) is pleased to announce that the Bruce G. Alexander Foundation has pledged $100,000 in a challenge grant to NCCA's capital campaign to build Jean's Playhouse. The Playhouse will be a new, year-round performing arts center in Lincoln, providing a venue for the award-winning Papermill Theatre, as well as community events. The challenge is extended to the citizens of the towns of Lincoln and Woodstock, NH, to help match the $100,000 by making a donation to NCCA's capital campaign. Bruce Alexander loved the Theatre and was a much-loved performer on its stage, debuting in the first production of Pirates of Penzance and continuing on to play many key roles. He was the proprietor of Truant's Taverne, and was well known for his community involvement: active in the Chamber of Commerce; president of the Lincoln-Woodstock Rotary Club; and serving for many years as a trustee and as president of NCCA. During his life, Bruce was generous with his time and energy. In 2001, he passed away following a long struggle with cancer, and left a generous legacy to the community through creation of his Foundation. "Bruce was a strong supporter of NCCA and participated as an actor in several of its productions. Bruce created the Bruce G. Alexander Foundation, in part, for the purpose of contributing financially to the long-term success of NCCA, and we are very excited to have this opportunity," said Duncan Riley, president of the Foundation. "Bruce would be very pleased with the efforts undertaken by so many people to make a permanent home for NCCA a reality, and would not pass up the chance to be part of this effort. We make this gift in honor of Bruce's memory, in anticipation of many years of fine arts entertainment, and with the belief that this gift will encourage others to participate as well." "NCCA is grateful for Bruce's contributions during his lifetime as well as his financial generosity made possible through his foresight and planning, to help the theatre organization grow and prosper. We sincerely hope that our local communities will answer the Foundation's challenge and help to fulfill Bruce's vision and gift to the local arts by making their own contribution," said Rick Kelley, president of NCCA Board of Trustees. The new 250-seat facility will replace NCCA's current Papermill Theatre, will be fully accessible, insulated and climate controlled, and will also be available for community activities. Jean's Playhouse is named for Jean Hallager, another important longtime champion of the Papermill Theatre and other cultural centers in the area. This year-round facility will allow NCCA to expand the outstanding cultural entertainment available to both adults and children throughout north central New Hampshire. NCCA's current venue, located in the former Franconia Paper Mill in Lincoln, will be demolished to make way for the new InnSeason Resorts' Riverwalk project. A capital campaign is now underway to raise a total of $2.6 million for construction of the new theatre facility. For more information or to make a donation, please call 603-745-6032 or visit papermilltheatre.org. Photo: Michael Conklin, Trustee of the Bruce Alexander Foundation, presents the challenge grant check to Rick Kelley, President of the NCCA Board of Trustees Founded in 1986, North Country Center for the Arts (NCCA) is a community based and supported 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization that promotes the performing and visual arts throughout north central New Hampshire by producing live, professional-quality artistic, educational, and entertaining programs for all ages. The excellence of the acting, directing, choreography and producing of NCCA productions has resulted in numerous awards from The New Hampshire Theatre Awards Program. The Children's Theatre performs all original musical adaptations of favorite children's tales six days a week for eight weeks during the months of July and August. Shows are presented in NCCA's home community of Lincoln, as well as a number of other communities including Claremont, Meriden, Concord, Waterville Valley, North Conway and Plymouth. The Children's Theatre plans to expand its schedule to include additional communities in the future. Visit papermilltheatre.org for a schedule of performances and events.