The Sault Community Theatre Centre celebrated its 35th Anniversary Gala on Saturday night with music, dance and community spirit.
The following is the SCTC’s thanks to the community:
On Saturday evening the SCTC proudly celebrated its 35th Anniversary Gala with an unforgettable night of music, dance, and community spirit.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Mayor and the City of Sault Ste. Marie, the SCTC Board of Directors, the 35th Anniversary Committee, the Algoma District School Board, SCTC staff , ushers, volunteers, Val Wilson, Director Renee Baillargeon, Stage Manager Val Pluss, and dedicated backstage assistants—Trudy DeGraw, Betty Currie, Kristine Thomas, Tim Childs, David Dick, Karen Dick, Lexi Toni, and Maddy Pluss—as well as our exceptional Emcee, Andrew Stuetz.
A special thank you to our generous sponsors:
Skeggs & Paciocco, The Grand Gardens, SooToday, Showstoppers, Crank Sound, NATT Safety Supply, Pino’s, DreamWing Studio, AK Graphics, Hurmann Contracting, Churchill Metro and Soo Mill. Your support made this milestone celebration possible.
This event could not have happened without the incredible performers and special guests who gave their time and talent to make the evening extraordinary:
- Barbara Day – Community Helper | Knowledge Keeper
- The Nimkii Aanakwat (Thunder Cloud) Drum and Singers & Baawaating Jingle Dress Dancers
- Northern Arts Academy Choir – Max Grant, Rilynn Vanderloo, Emily Pinder, Rachel Fetherston, Grace Shamess, Surina Evans, Sean Pommells, Isabelle Gagnon, Kara Rosset, Grace McBride, Maggie Lawson, Jade Jack, Alexis Pawelek, Lochlyn Gravel, Colton McComb – (Music Directors: Agnes McCarthy & Lauren Kinney)
- Riley Korschin & Company – Isabella Nardi, Maisie Nelson, Maggie Lawson, Maggie Chapman, Jade Jack, Phin Tripp
- Road Trip – Christine Mair, Sonja Ostrowski-Masotti, Carol McLean, Amanda Hicks Moss (Directed by Renee Baillargeon)
- Cantation Choir – Elizabeth Alloi, Brenda Butler McTaggart, Alexandra Čolak, Sandi Dal Cin, Barbara Gallagher, Patty Gartshore, Leith Harris, Hailey Hayes, Allison Lees, Jill McPhee, Jaime Miller, Michele Punch, Sandra Scornaienchi, Calyssa Skeggs, Jane Walker
- Elite Dance Force – Aliyah Jones, Lily Parniak, Macey Spina, Lilianna Rodriguez
- Shot in the Dark Productions – Medley from Company (Directed by Anthony Aceti & Rob Rock), featuring Aj Aniceto, Abby Barsanti, Yafei Deng, Aaron Fisher, Amanda Hicks Moss, Clarissa Howells, Nuala Kenny, Alison MacDonald, Jaime Miller, Leo Moore, Mike Poluk, Nicolette Rebello, Sarah St. Amour, Krissy Strickland, Andrew Stuetz, Kyle Wilson
- West End Theatre Project – Lucas Beaver, Tim Childs, Danielle Culbert, David Dellaire, Kerri Findlay, Riley Korschin, Jaime Miller, Leo Moore, Alexis Pawelek, Mike Poluk, Sarah St. Amour, Andrew Stuetz, and members of Achord!
- Kim’s Story – Jennylyne Bacasen-Bestre (written by Renee Baillargeon)
- Achord Choir (Founder/Conductor: David Leslie Dellaire) – Angela Miller, Anna Johnston, Brandi Miller, Brenda Clarke, Caroline Walker, Carolle Robinson, Chelsea Ingram, Connie Morgan Spina, Gisele Clément Raymond, Jes Tucci Merlino, Josée Lachance Yule, Julia Perri, Laura Gagnon, Mara Mauro, Mariah Bennardo Lasanté, Maureen Mousseau, Nancy Sylvestre, Paul Pearce, Steph Elwgren, Steph Fetherston, Val Morgan, Valerie Mansell
- Country Artist Jeffrey Wright
- Mi Tierra Argentinian Dancers – Ana Rawn & Maya Rawn
- ADSB Choirs – CASS, Korah Musical Theatre, Superior Heights On Stage (Directed by Anthony Aceti, Bobbi-Leigh Gasparelli, Amanda Hicks Moss)
The SCTC’s 35th Anniversary Gala was not only a celebration of the theatre’s history but also a shining example of the extraordinary arts and cultural talent in our community.
Thank you to everyone who supported, performed, volunteered, and attended—we look forward to the next 35 years of community theatre in Sault Ste. Marie!
