he link between drama and monastic life goes back to the origins of the medieval Mystery Plays. In continuity with this ancient tradition, the Abbey of Regina Laudis has always sought to sponsor the cultural and spiritual values derived from the best popular theater.

other Dolores Hart, O.S.B., who entered the Abbey after a successful film and stage career, has worked with many fellow artists, especially James and Dawn Douglas, to build The Act Association, a group of veterans and newcomers, who perform annually at
The Gary - The Olivia Theater.


uilt in 1982 through the help of actress Patricia Neal, this open- air theater seats about 200 people. Past productions range from Shakespeare to Sartre and from opera to musical reviews. Recent comedies include Love Letters starring Patricia Neal and James Douglas, She Stoops to Conquer, directed by Pirie MacDonald, My Fair Lady (2005), The Music Man (2006)and Fiddler on the Roof (2007).

Upcoming Events

We are proud to introduce the THE GARY-THE OLIVIA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER at the Abbey of Regina Laudis, an emerging performing arts organization founded by Sally and Thomas Camm, whose association with the Abbey theater began over twenty years ago. The mission of this new center is to present, promote and foster excellence in the performing arts through theatrical productions and educational workshops as an authentic expression of Benedictine development of culture through the ages.

Tom Camm
 Sally Camm

Tom and Sally Camm, Co-Founders of
THE GARY-THE OLIVIA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

The first event to be sponsored by The Gary-The Olivia Performing Arts Center is a benefit performance to help with much-needed upgrades of the lighting and sound systems as well as overall maintenance of the theater.

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A Little Summer Night MusicSaturday June 7th, 2008
From 7:30 to 10 PM
at The Gary-The Olivia Theater
273 Flanders Road,
Bethlehem, CT 06751

Cost: $85 per person (Tax deductible) 

This special event will include live performances from past productions including My Fair Lady (2005), The Music Man (2006), Fiddler On The Roof (2007) and the much anticipated 2008 production of West Side Story, in celebration of its 50th year anniversary.

A Wine and Cheese Reception will follow the performance at the abbey’s Jubilee Barn, where there will be the chance to enjoy artisan made cheeses and wines from the Northeast region and an opportunity to meet the evening’s performing artists.

Purchase tickets online at thegarytheolivia.com

To purchase tickets by mail please make checks out to
The Abbey of Regina Laudis / The Gary-The Olivia
Performing Arts Center and mail to:

The Gary-The Olivia Performing Arts Center
20 Gate Post Lane, Southbury, CT 06488

info@thegarytheolivia.com
203.273.5669


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West Side Story
at The Gary - The Olivia Theater
Abbey of Regina Laudis
Summer 2008

The Gary-The Olivia Performing Arts Center at the Abbey of Regina Laudis
will present West Side Story July 31, August 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 and 9 at 7:30 PM and August 3 and 10 at 2:30 PM

Celebrating its 50th year anniversary in 2007 (West Side Story opened on Broadway, September 26, 1957 at the Winter Garden Theater) this modern retelling of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is one of the most popular American musicals of all time.

Featuring a cast of veteran performers and newcomers this production features Rob Iulo as Tony, Adrienne Camm as Maria, Mauricio Pita as Bernardo, Molly Shields as Anita and Max Monte-Bovi as Riff. Co-Directed by Sally & Thomas Camm and Choreographed by Sally Camm, the Music Director for West Side Story is Craig Hartley.

info@thegarytheolivia.com
203.273.5669


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Act Nucleus performing at
Mattatuck Museum Arts and History Center

The Actor’s Nucleus, veteran members of The Act Association, will be performing in a new venue you will not want to miss. Henrik Ibsen’s drama Hedda Gabler will be performed at the Mattatuck Museum Arts and History Center on May 29, 30, and 31 at 7:30 pm.
Hedda Gabler
Hedda Gabler

Directed  by Alistair Highet

Starring  
Melora Mennesson as Hedda.

The play is being sponsored by the Mattatuck Museum Arts and History Center and Theatre CT magazine. For more information call the museum at (203) 753-0381.
 



 

 

 

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