Bay City Players to Host 2014 CTAM Spring Conference, 4/25-27

Bay City Players will host the 2014 Spring Conference of the Community Theatre Association of Michigan during the weekend of April 25 -27, 2014. Representatives of community theatre groups around the state will come together to share ideas, conduct and attend workshops, and enjoy our production of "Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure."

Experts will present workshops on acting, directing, technical theatre skills, and theatre administration. Player's veteran Leeds Bird will conduct a workshop entitled "Photoshop Your Blocking: Making Stage Pictures Talk." Bird is one of many theater experts who will be sharing his talents in a variety of workshops throughout the conference. There will also be plenty of opportunities to socialize and make new friends.

Registration fees for Bay City Players members will include a discount equal to the price of a ticket for the show. More information about the conference can be found on our web site at http://bit.ly/1ou8D4x.

The Community Theatre Association of Michigan is an organization designed to help community theatre groups grow and flourish. The organizational purpose is to foster a closer relationship among members, encourage high standards of theatrical productions, stimulate interest in theatre in Michigan, provide a means for the exchange of information about theatrical production, acting, playwriting, and the theatre arts.

The Show: Adapted by Steven Dietz and based on the original 1899 play by William Gillette and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, "Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure" is a delightful adaption in the ever popular series outlining the investigations of Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous character.

The Story: Sherlock Holmes has seemingly reached the end of his remarkable career when a case comes along too tempting to turn down. Will his only love, Irene Adler, play a role in bringing the brilliant detective out of retirement? "Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure" is full of danger, intrigue, wit, humor and surprise! Winner of the 2007 Edgar Award for Best Mystery Play.

This activity is supported by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the Saginaw Arts and Enrichment Commission.