Panama and Coclé Theatre
Panama and Coclé Theatre is a new community
theatre created in 2012 in the interior of Panama by T Rob Brown, Artistic
Director, and his wife Yolanda Van Der Kolk.
The company is
made up of local residents, many of which have never performed on stage before
joining PaCT. Specializing in murder mystery musicals, the company performs
dinner-theatre style shows in local area restaurants.
The first show
was presented in June 2012 by Picasso Bar + Restaurant in Coronado, performing two sold out shows of
"Pinchin' de Picasso" written by Yolanda Van Der Kolk. The second
show "Dancing with the Dictator, Eh" , a hilarious spoof on Newfies
and on Canadians, written by Rob Brown finished a run at Cami-Es Restaurant in
Farallon in early March.
The next show is
a murder mystery musical with all original music, story by Yolanda and music by
Tara Van Der Kolk. "Lucky 13" is set in the 1920's and will
include an art show and storybook set, painted by Yolanda Van Der Kolk.
Dates and
location TBA - see www.retirementdetectives.com
for more information.
The Theatre Guild of Ancon was founded in 1950 by a group of
Panamanian and American citizens who were interested in developing English
language theatre in Panama.
Our productions run the gamut of the theatrical spectrum – from modern,
controversial dramas, to comedies and family entertainment, to musicals. Our
stage has been the first step for performers such as Robert Loggia and Ruben
Blades, and for successful directors such as Bruce Quinn.
The Theatre Guild of Ancon is the only voluntary working
theatre of its kind in Panama.
We provide a training ground for the future performers and technicians in the
theatre arts, a place for everyone to exercise their creative muscles, and a
place for those who seek quality theatre in the English language, to enjoy. It
is our intention to provide a creative avenue for all.
Improv8 directed by Danielle Miles – Now taking reservations!
Point Break Live Panama! directed by Giancarlo Benedetti / Rob Gettman
Deep Fried Comedy III directed by DFC Troupe
Rocky Horror Picture Show directed by Melanie Lee
Project 1984 directed by Matthew Addis
http://anconguild.com/
Boquete Community Players
Boquete Community Players are a talented bunch of people
living in Boquete, Chiriqui, Panama in the Highlands near the border of Costa Rica,
who enjoy live theatre and events produced, directed and performed by people
from all around the globe who have decided to make this mountain community
their home.
BCP's own facility includes a 112 seat theatre, a lobby/lounge, a party room
and a wraparound patio on the river in downtown Boquete. We welcome new members
and are always looking for more volunteers, so come and join the fun!We hold a number of recurring events to which we welcome all, no matter from where you hail, and no matter what your mindset. There is something for everyone at the BCP Theatre and Event Center.
Today, the BCP Theatre & Events Center is the hub of the ExPat community’s entertainment life. The Tuesday Morning Meeting is now held there….a weekly meeting that presents speakers who are authorities on subjects of interest to ExPats that provide vital information to make living in our new home town even better. There is also a period where announcements are made about new businesses, activities and services that share information with us all. The TMM is held every Tuesday at the BCP Events Center beginning at 10:30 am and ends around 12 noon.
2013 Theatre Line-Up
May 22nd - 26th Bench Warmers
New One Act Plays A series of new one act plays, whose authors are
winners of the BCP Bench Warmer New play contest. Last year we had
entrants from the United States
and many home grown right here in Panama.
“A delightful and fun filled evening.”
July 31st - Aug 4th Proof by David Auburn Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play. Proof combines elements of mystery and surprise with old-fashioned storytelling to provide a compelling evening of theatre.
October 16th - 20th Hank Williams: Lost Highway
“A delightful and fun filled evening.”
July 31st - Aug 4th Proof by David Auburn Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play. Proof combines elements of mystery and surprise with old-fashioned storytelling to provide a compelling evening of theatre.
October 16th - 20th Hank Williams: Lost Highway
Music & Lyrics by Hank Williams, Sr. by Randal Myler
and Mark Harelik
“Exhilarating! Serves up classic country
with the edges raw and the energy hot.” – Rolling Stone
In the span of his short life, Hank Williams changed the landscape of American popular music forever.
Lost Highway follows Williams from his roots in Alabama to his meteoric rise to stardom on the stage of the world-famous Grand Ole Opry. This toe-tapping musical tribute showcases what Williams did best: performing, and features over 20 of Williams's best loved songs, performed live by Hank and the Drifting Cowboys, including timeless classics such as “Move It On Over”, “Jambalaya”, and “Your Cheatin' Heart”.
A humorous and heartfelt tribute, Hank
Williams: Lost Highway reveals an intimate portrait of the passionate and
troubled man behind the music.
