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Upcoming Productions
    Performances for Young People
      A special school series for children.
    Acting Classes and summer Workshops
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    History of The Shea
      Discover the origin of the Shea.
    Support The Shea
      Become a member and be a star!
    Resident Companies
    • The Country Players
    • Arena Civic Theatre
    • Ja'Duke Productions
    • Shea Young Stage Company.
    Upcoming auditions
    • ET

    Contact:

    • The Shea Theater
      71 Avenue A
      Turners Falls, MA    01376
    • You may call us at 413-863-2281
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    Valley Idol
    The Shea Theater
     
     

    71 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA 01376
     

    The Shea Theater is the area's performing arts civic center presenting performances February through December. The Shea works with regional artists and professional touring companies who offer a variety of programs in music, theater, movement, and dance.


    New Summer 2008
    Theater Programs
    for Children and Teens


    Click here for more information and to
    REGISTER ONLINE



    The Shea Theater's
    Third Annual

    Valley Idol

    A benefit for the Shea Theater
    71 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA – 863-2281

    Auditions: Friday, May 16th, at 6:30 PM
    Register as a contestant: (must be 18 years old)
    $35 (register online
     or call Shea Theater 863-2281)

    Audience Admission: $3.00 (first night only)

    Round 1: May 17th at 7:00 PM
    Round 2: May 24th   at 7:00 PM
    Grand Finale: May 31st at 8:00 PM

    Audience Admission: $10/$12 at door
    Tickets available in advance at
    World Eye Bookstore
    and the WagonWheel Restaurant
    or buy tickets online

    “Valley Idol” is a singing/karaoke competition
    (Similar to the famous TV show!) with a
    $1000 first prize. Last year sold out!
    Tickets $10 at the door or
    BUY TICKETS ONLINE

    Click here for more information and to
    REGISTER ONLINE

    and new this year:

    Valley Idol

    Valley Idol Jr.

    A benefit for the Shea Theater
    71 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA – 863-2281

    “Valley Idol, Jr.” is an a cappela singing competition
    for students 8 -17 years old

    First Prizes –$300 U.S. Savings Bonds
    for each of threeAge Categories:
    8-11yrs.; 12 -14 yrs.; 15 – 17yrs.

    First Round Try-outs:
    Saturday, May 17th at 9:30 AM


    Register as a contestant:

    $20 (register online w/ PayPal or Credit Card)
    or call Shea Theater 863-2281)

    Audience Admission for all dates: $5.00

    Round 2: May 24th at 9:30 AM
    Finale: May 31st   at 9:30 AM

    *Winners will perform on the Finale of Valley Idol
    May 31, 2008

    Click here for more information and to
    REGISTER ONLINE

     


     

    Directions:

      North/South on I-91, take exit 27, follow Rt. 2 east toward Boston for 2.5 miles and at second traffic light, take a right, south, across bridge, theater 2 blocks on left.

      East/West, take Rt 2. The Shea is located 2.5 miles east from Greenfield and approximately 20 miles west from Orange. Take Turners Falls turn at light, cross bridge, and continue for two blocks. Theater is on the left.

     

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