‘Off Stage’ With The Dance Project’s Lisa Redden

Lisa Redden remembers her Grandma June singing around the house. “She had a wonderful voice and sang the songs of the 30s and 40s. Many of the songs were show and Broadway songs popular at the time. She was fearless in her singing and I’d sing with her like crazy. It took me many years to muster the courage to sing out loud in front of anyone but Grandma June.”

About 6 years ago, Lisa met vocal instructor Trish Spinner, and with her encouragement…

‘Off Stage’ with The Dance Project’s Melanie Catanio

Last fall, “Backstage Pass” with behind-the-scenes video by Tom Ramont gave readers an inside look at The Dance Project’s “Cascade Christmas,” from auditions to performance.”Off Stage” is a chance to meet the cast and crew of the Dance Project without the…

And The Oscar Goes To … The Cascade!

Over the top. That’s the only way to describe the Academy Awards party scheduled this Sunday, March 7, at Redding’s Cascade Theatre.

We’re talking limousines and red carpet, outlandish outfits, flowing champagne, a big-screen simulcast and awards for just about anything.…

‘Off Stage’ with The Dance Project’s Louis Licon

Last fall, “Backstage Pass” with behind-the-scenes video by Tom Ramont gave readers an inside look at The Dance Project’s “Cascade Christmas,” from auditions to performance. “Off Stage” is a chance to meet the cast and crew of the Dance Project without…

Off Stage: The Dance Project’s Tiffany Hurley

Off Stage is a chance to meet the cast and crew of The Dance Project without the costumes, choreography or stage make-up. Each profile offers a peek inside their lives, a glimpse of what inspires them to perform and an appreciation for making a living in the arts in the North State.

The Dish Rag - 1.29.10

Adam: Here they are: the first publicized photos of the Whiskeytown Belly Flop Freeze, our start to 2010. What a great New Year’s Day - a jump in the icy lake, hot toddies and a hot dog barbecue lunch. It definitely…

Backstage Pass - Behind the Scenes of Cascade Christmas - The Finale

Cascade Christmas, produced by the Dance Project under the direction of James Santos, has become a part of the holiday tradition for many North State families.

Filmmaker Tom Ramont gives us a 5-part series of short films, an inside look at…

Cascade Christmas, The Boy Friend and U-Prep Student Art

What: Kick off November’s 2nd Saturday ArtHop with a preview of U-Prep’s performance of the musical comedy, “The Boy Friend,” a show of U-Prep student artwork and a sneak preview of the Dance Project’s “Cascade Christmas.”

When: Sat., Nov. 14, 5 p.m.

Where: U-Prep…

Backstage Pass - Behind the Scenes of Cascade Christmas - Part 4

Cascade Christmas, produced by the Dance Project under the direction of James Santos, has become a part of the holiday tradition for many North State families.

Filmmaker Tom Ramont gives us a 5-part series of short films, an inside look at…

Backstage Pass - Behind the Scenes of Cascade Christmas - Part 3

As the flu bug runs wildly through our cast, we continue to rehearse, but with new rules. All members with a fever: stay home. Mandatory hand-washing during every break and while rehearsing, no one holds hands with their partner…