The Bellevue Society for the Arts (BSA) has been providing a showcase for local talent since 1994; it is run by President Marty Siegel, who the BHS Blog was lucky enough to stage an interview with. They accept volunteers for acting, painting, and behind-the-scenes work. They have been a spotlight in the community of Bellevue and this year marks their 28th season making productions.
The BSA bases all of its shows on the talent of the students and community members who volunteer for their shows. The BSA aims to showcase local talent, and they fund all of their plays from donations from other foundations or generous community members. Recently they received a donation of a brand new soundboard and it will be used in their most recent plays.
President of the BSA, Marty Siegel, says that it was her personal goal as president to share talent amongst community theaters and schools. To give back to the community the BSA provides quality entertainment, at a reasonable price. They also give back by hosting the Big Spooky Affair on the last weekend of October where people in the community can gather for games, fortune-telling, and scary stories. Ms. Siegel said, “We appreciate all of the support we get from the community from adults, teens, and children.” The BSA casting director has also taken to double-casting youth plays to ensure every child gets a fair opportunity to be on stage or help with the show.
The BSA has two plays coming up, Hands on a Hardbody, and Finding Nemo Jr. The first show, Hands on a Hardbody, directed by Floyd Collins, will have its opening night on January 26th, 2024. It will be shown the last weekend of January and the first weekend of February. This show will feature a real red truck up on stage. Finding Nemo Jr. had 80 children audition on January 7th and its opening night will be March 15, 2024. This play, directed by Juliet Russet, will be an adaptation of Disney’s original Movie, Finding Nemo. Each and every one of these children will get a chance to be in the show as no child will be turned away, and that, as Siegel said, “is truly giving back to the community.”
If you are interested in donating to support the BSA: Contact any board of trustees or send it to P.O. box 493 at 205 Maple Street
If you are interested in volunteering: Contact Britney Goodsite or watch the BSA’s official Facebook @Bellevue Society for the Arts
For contact information go to: https://bellevuesocietyforthearts.wordpress.com/contact/
By: Olivia Baun
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