CARLYLE
A group of members from the Carlyle Theatre thought it would be a great idea to host an open mic in Carlyle and the first one is planned for Nov. 19.
Jessica Shirley and Michele Amy say the southeast corner of Saskatchewan is filled with talented individuals, and they wanted to help nurture and provide a space for those who want to develop and perform their material.
An open mic is a chance for the audience to enjoy performances from amateurs and professionals.
The performances can be from any age. It could be singing, comedy, dancing, karaoke or an artist doing a short sketch. The audience will have an array of talents to watch.
The kickoff event will be held at the Carlyle theatre, beginning at 2 p.m., with Jacquie Walbaum as the special guest host.
Walbaum is a highly regarded teacher and performer in the southeast and has a bachelor of education degree.
She has hosted events at the famed Happy Nun Café and the Kenosee Lake Kitchen Party. She has performed solo and with Dueling Pianos Sirens and Wooltree Grove.
She will open the event for 20-30 minutes, keeping the crowd entertained with her talents, and warming up the crowd and breaking the ice for the performers.
Each performer will be introduced by the host, and they will give one to three selections of their own material. This may be a group, duets or solo with a time limit. One never knows what kind of entertainment will come to centre stage.
Starting January 7, and going forward to the first Sunday of each month, an open mic will be held at the Carlyle Theatre.
There will have a variety of hosts that will be local or from elsewhere.
Performers will not be charged to take part in the event and the fee to come and enjoy the afternoon is to cover expenses. A percentage will go to the local food bank and the remaining funds will go towards an air conditioning pot.
If you would like to volunteer or be part of the show, Jessica Shirley is the contact person.
If someone attends and wants to be on stage, they will be supported by the Cornerstone group and the crowd.
