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Local theater profile: the Brewery Arts Center |
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Written by Alex Close/Tahoe World
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Monday, 09 April 2007 |
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A 30–year–old nonprofit, The Brewery Arts Center in Carson City operates under the mission of bringing the arts to an otherwise underserved area spreading from Susanville to Bishop and everywhere in between.
 The Brewery Arts Center gets its name from the building that houses it, formerly the Carson City Brewing Company which now encompasses the Donald W. Reynolds Black Box Theater, a pottery studio, classrooms, offices, a fine arts gallery, the Artisans’ gift shop and an 1864 restored Grand Ballroom. Across the street, the St. Teresa’s Church has been converted into a performance hall as well as housing a painting studio, dance studio and several meeting rooms.
While the Brewery Arts Center puts on several theatrical productions and musical concerts throughout the year, perhaps the most valuable aspect of the center is the educational side.
The Brewery Arts puts on various art classes in painting, sculpture and pottery.
The center’s BAC Stage Kids program offers children the chance to explore and learn about the art of theatre as well as providing strong theatrical education for those that may continue in the field.
BAC Stage Kids puts on up to four children’s productions a year, with actors, set builders, sound and lighting technicians, directors, backstage techs and other positions filled by children aged 4-16. The program has no fees, allowing children from all economic backgrounds a chance to explore the theatre.
 Currently, BAC Stage Kids is running a production of The Wiz, a funkified version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
The Brewery Arts Center is located at 449 West King St. in Carson City. Call (775) 883-1976 or check out www.breweryarts.org for more information or a schedule of classes.
Calendar of Events
The Wiz
A BAC Stage Kids production, with actors ranging from ages 6-16, this exciting adaptation of the classic children’s novel “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum is much better told by children.
April 13, 14 at 7 p.m. and April 14 and 15 at 2 p.m.
 Lend me a Tenor
This comedy set in the Cleveland Grand Opera Company in 1934 is the fourth show of the season for the Proscenium Players.
April 20, 21, 27, 28, May 4 and 5 at 8 p.m. and April 29 at 2 p.m. in the Donald W. Reynolds Black Box Theater.
Defending the Caveman
The longest running solo play in Broadway history. The smash comedy about men and women is returning to the Brewery Arts by popular demand.
Oct. 4, 5, 6 at 7:30 p.m. and October 7 at 2 p.m.
Music:
• Roots, soul and blues superstar Shemekia Copeland will play the BAC Performance Hall on April 21 at 7:30 p.m.
• Reno based pianist Rachel Ing will play the BAC Performance Hall on April 29 at 2 p.m.
 • The hilariously entertaining Trailer Park Troubadours will perform on Friday, June 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Be sure to check out these other theater profiles:
The Brüka Theatre in Reno
The Nevada Theatre and the Foothill Theatre Company in Nevada City
All photos by Alex Close/Tahoe World from the Brewery Arts Center's production of "The Whiz"
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 10 April 2007 )
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