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Take in the Sights of Dance Project’s ‘Sound’

Here’s a peek at “The Sound of Music,” which continues its run of April shows on Friday (see showtime dates below). The production is The Dance Project’s last, founder James Santos has said. Read more about that news here. Photographs by Michael Burke… Continue Reading

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James Santos Runs Away With the Cirque

This month, my friend and Dance Project Artistic Director James Santos will move away from Redding for the second time in his life. He’s taking a position as artistic assistant with the world-renowned entertainment company, Cirque du Soleil. I talked to… Continue Reading

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The Dance Project to Cast Singers, Dancers, Actors

The Dance Project will audition singers and dancers for its new season, which will include A Cascade Christmas and The Sound of Music. Auditions for actors and singers for A Cascade Christmas and The Sound of Music will be held… Continue Reading

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It Would Be Madness To Sit Around This Weekend

If you find yourself sitting around with nothing to do this weekend except watching basketball on TV, well … dang, there’s no reason for it. It’s springtime and there’s stuff going on around here. I’ll highlight of few of the… Continue Reading

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‘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… Continue Reading

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‘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… Continue Reading

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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… Continue Reading

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‘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… Continue Reading