The Ripon Area Community Theatre (RACT) is excited to announce they will be holding open auditions for their summer musical production of, “The Wizard of Oz,” June 14^th-17^th at the First Congregational Church, 220 Ransom St., in Ripon. Auditions are open to ages 8-Adult. Performances are August 16^th-18^th at the Ripon High School.

“This is a great, classic musical,” said director Brian Reilly. “There are roles for kids for kids, but there are especially roles for adults, both lead parts and chorus roles; there are speaking parts, non-speaking parts, non-singing parts. This will be an opportunity for the entire family and the community at large.”

Children’s Auditions are Fri. June 14^th from 4:30-7:30 pm, and Sat. June 15^th 2-5 pm. Adult Auditions are Sun. June 16^th & Mon. June 17^th 6-9 pm; with rehearsals starting the last week of June. Rehearsals will, on average, take place weekday evenings, with some weekends, but not all actors will need to attend every rehearsal to start. Primary roles include: Dorothy Gale, Aunt Em/Glinda, Uncle Henry, Mrs. Gulch/Wicked Witch, Scarecrow, Tinman, Lion, and many chorus roles for various ages. Auditioners should prepare up to two minutes of a vocal audition, choosing a song suitable to their voice and appropriate for general audiences. The song may be from the show or in a similar style.

Questions about auditions, or to be part of the crew, can be sent to: riponareacommunitytheatre@gmail.com. The Ripon Area Community Theatre is a sponsored program of the Ripon Noon Kiwanis.

The Ripon Area Community Theatre (RACT) is excited to announce they will be holding open auditions for their summer musical production of, “The Wizard of Oz,” June 14^th-17^th at the First Congregational Church, 220 Ransom St., in Ripon. Auditions are open to ages 8-Adult. Performances are August 16^th-18^th at the Ripon High School.

“This is a great, classic musical,” said director Brian Reilly. “There are roles for kids for kids, but there are especially roles for adults, both lead parts and chorus roles; there are speaking parts, non-speaking parts, non-singing parts. This will be an opportunity for the entire family and the community at large.”

Children’s Auditions are Fri. June 14^th from 4:30-7:30 pm, and Sat. June 15^th 2-5 pm. Adult Auditions are Sun. June 16^th & Mon. June 17^th 6-9 pm; with rehearsals starting the last week of June. Rehearsals will, on average, take place weekday evenings, with some weekends, but not all actors will need to attend every rehearsal to start. Primary roles include: Dorothy Gale, Aunt Em/Glinda, Uncle Henry, Mrs. Gulch/Wicked Witch, Scarecrow, Tinman, Lion, and many chorus roles for various ages. Auditioners should prepare up to two minutes of a vocal audition, choosing a song suitable to their voice and appropriate for general audiences. The song may be from the show or in a similar style.

Questions about auditions, or to be part of the crew, can be sent to: riponareacommunitytheatre@gmail.com. The Ripon Area Community Theatre is a sponsored program of the Ripon Noon Kiwanis.

Ladies Auxiliary Amvets Post 13 in Redgranite, will be selling hotdogs on the second and fourth Saturday of the month in Redgranite at the Civic Center.  Amvets  Post 13 will fill in selling food on the Saturdays that the Auxiliary doesn’t sell.  Chia Tia (a low impact exercise for mind and body to relax your body) is at 8 am every Saturday at Veterans Park in Redgranite.

Quarry Committee Brat Fry will be on Sunday July 14,2024 at the Redgranite Quarry from 11-2 pm .

Berlin Rotary Burgers & Brat & Fry outside at Frank’s Meats, downtown Berlin on Friday, June 21 from 10:30a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Linda DeCramer, Youth Services                 Susie Menk, Adult & Teen Services

decramer@riponlibrary.org                             menk@riponlibrary.org

120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971| 920-748-6160

PRESS RELEASE FOR EVENTS JUNE 24-27

6/17/24

ADVENTURE BEGINS AT YOUR LIBRARY

Ripon, WI- An adventure-themed summer continues with the Ripon Public Library’s something-for-everyone summer lineup! Thanks to the Friends of the Library and other generous partners, programming is always free, and registration is not required unless noted.

PRIZES FOR KIDS, TEENS, AND ADULTS!

Don’t miss this chance to win prizes and valuable gift cards to local businesses including Mugs and More, Sweet and Saulty, Sassy’s Pops A Lot, Campus Cinema, Chamber Bucks, Kwik Trip, Knuth’s Brewing Company, and Roadhouse Pizza!  All it takes is 30 seconds to register at the library’s front desk, then every time you check out reading materials your participation is automatically logged by staff. Check out reading material 3 out of 4 weeks each month to be eligible for prize drawings.

EVENT SCHEDULE: JUNE 24-27

MONDAY, JUNE 24 at 12 PM | ARMCHAIR TRAVEL: Explore the world from the comfort of the library or your own home with “Armchair Travel,” a six-week series occurring most Mondays at 12 PM in which locals share their travel adventures! Join in person or via Zoom. This week Julia Manor will present pictures and stories about her travels in Italy. Bring your own snack or lunch if you wish. Cookies & beverages served. Mark your calendars for the next adventure, July 8, to our National Parks with Dawn and Gary Scholtens. Series suited to ages 10 years and up. A Zoom link is available on the library website and Facebook page.

MONDAY, JUNE 24 at 6:30 PM | BOOK CLUB: Still Life With Bread Crumbs by Anna Quindlen

The story begins with an imagined gunshot and ends with a new tin roof. Between the two is a wry and knowing portrait of Rebecca Winter, a photographer whose work made her an unlikely heroine for many women.  Books are available for check out prior to the discussion date. Stop at the library to get your copy.  Join us in person or online for a lively discussion!  Zoom link for online participation can be found on the library website.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 at 4 PM | LUMBERJACKS:  Award-winning author, filmmaker, & songwriter Bill Jamerson brings history alive through music & storytelling! Adventure back to the days of Lumberjack Camps with true stories, tall tales, & toe-tapping songs! Dressed in period costume, the one-hour performance is as entertaining as it is important, as honest as it is fun. Mr. Jamerson’s show brings people, both ordinary and extraordinary, to life with stories of strength, wit, and charm. Many such stories were passed down to Bill from his grandfather who was a cook in a lumber camp and others whose family members worked in the woods.

THURSDAY, JUNE 27 at 10 AM | FAMILY FUN Hometown Style:  Family Fun features stories, music, and hands-on activities with ages 3-8 years in mind but fun for the whole family! This week will focus on everyday places and people that make their communities wonderful and include a special visit from Officer Trevor Hanke and K-9 Rony! As Rony is set to retire, learn more about the process to secure the city’s next K-9 officer, Rony’s Recruit. Next week, July 4, the library is closed. Come back on July 11 for Smokey the Bear’s 80^th birthday party including cupcakes and fire safety tips.

                HONORING THE RED, WHITE, AND BLUE!

In honor of the Fourth of July holiday, programming July 1-5 is limited to a Red, White, and Blue Take and Make craft kit for all ages. Drop in to pick up a kit Wednesday, July third, while supplies last. The library will be closed on Thursday, July 4.

Visit the library’s website or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for detailed information and the latest library news on programs and resources, or call a friendly librarian, 920-748-6160.

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Linda DeCramer | Youth Services Librarian

Ripon Public Library | 120 Jefferson Street

Ripon WI 54971 | 920-748-6160

decramer@riponlibrary.org

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Website: https://www.riponlibrary.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiponPublicLibrary

Poy Sippi Lions Invite You to Poy Sippi Days!

Sat., June 22, 9a-6p

Poy Sippi Community park

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