Partners & Friends of Placer Repertory Theater

Be sure to support our wonderful partners and friends – past and present!

PARTNERS & Friends

For 2020-2021 in-kind donations by partners & friends, see the Donors (2020-2021) page

Rocklin Historical Society

Thanks go out to our partners and friends at the Rocklin Historical Society, who have been very helpful in providing background information for our new works which are based upon Placer County history. Thet also donated mini-giftbaskets worth $100 each for The Jane Austen Soiree in 2021!

The Rocklin Historical Society operates a WONDERFUL museum:

The Rocklin History Museum, Become a member!

3895 Rocklin Road in Rocklin, CA. – FMI: 916-624-3464

The monthly newsletters are chock-full of terrific stories and historical information that really brings history to life!

Placer Performing Arts & Cultural Center (PPACC)

Led by the vision of Roger Peterson, long-time Rocklin resident, the Friends of the Placer Performing Arts & Cultural Center are partners who are appealing to residents, county and city officials to envision the next great project for the area: A Performing Arts & Cultural Center, similar to the Harris Center in Folsom, or the Sophia Center, in Sacramento.

If you would like to lend your support to encourage Rocklin’s next source of pride, reach out via their website: https://PlacerPACC.org.

Colfax Elementary School District and Superintendent Andrew Giannini, are the scholastic visionaries who provide the support for the 2023-2024 Placer Repertory Theater VAPA Academy of Colfax.

The Placer Rep VAPA Academy program has three formats: Intersession (1 week all-day), Summer (5 weeks all-day) and Extended Learning (36 weeks, after school). Through expert facilitation, students learn to creatively & imaginatively conceive, plan, author, collaborate, lead functional groups, direct, design, craft, produce and perform age-appropriate new works relevant to the students, reflective of their individual voices and collaborative group voice.

Huge thanks belong to Superintendent Andrew Giannini and the for their scholastic creativity and vision, and provision of funds and support for the PRT VAPA Academy of Colfax program.

Participating artists/educators are featured on the associated web page: https://PlacerRep.org/Placer-Repertory-Theater-VAPA-Academy

Roseville Historical Society

It was a pleasure to reach out to our partners and friends at the Roseville Historical Society, who were so very charming as well as supportive of our new work about the history of the Rocklin Roundhouse and the subsequent construction of a new roundhouse in Roseville. The Roseville Historical Society operates The Carnegie Museum at 557 Lincoln Street in Roseville, CA.

Placer Repertory Theater company members look forward to the day when we can all meet in person and dig into history together to develop more local area, history-based plays.

FMI: 916-773-3003

Rocklin Friends of the Library

Our partners at the Rocklin Friends of the Library promote and support the Rocklin Library, the Placer County library system, and encourage community interest in libraries, reading, and lifelong learning.

Web: http://rocklinfriends.org/

Rocklin Friends of the Library on Facebook

Tamraloo Studios

The search stops here!

Whether you are looking for vocal coaching, private instrumental instruction, or group lessons, Tamraloo Studios has something for everyone. Proudly serving Lincoln and beyond, Tamraloo Studios is owned and operated by Tamra Rogers, Elly Award Winning Actress, professional vocalist and accompanist, and music instructor for over 20 years. In addition to private and group vocal and piano instruction by Miss Tamie, Tamraloo Studios offers private and group music lessons, a wide variety of dance and acting classes, math and literacy programs, tutoring, and a brand new recording studio.

FMI: tamraloomusic@gmail.com.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TamralooStudios.

THE HOME OF PLACER REP’S 2023 STUDIUM-PRACTICUM!

Foresthill High School

23319 Foresthill Road, Foresthill, CA 95631

Principal: Danise Hitchcock, Language Arts: Ryan Jacobsen, VAPA: Rachel Cottingham

We are so pleased to be of service to these partners and friends with our free Education Outreach programming.

It’s Me, Paul B.

Paul Burke is a seasoned improv professional and generous instructor in the art of improvisation. Currently his livestreamed shows and podcasts can be found on Facebook and YouTube. In addition to live casting and Vlogging, Paul brings approximately 15 years of teaching and performing experience to the classroom.

Having also directed over 200 shows, he knows how to help students become better performers and find their confidence. Contact: Paul on Facebook or visit his YouTube channel.

This locally owned business on the border of Rocklin & Roseville is particularly supportive of arts & culture.

The site of Placer Rep’s Collaboration LAB incubation & networking program the fourth Sunday of each month, March through October 2023, they also host local jazz musician jams and student musician recitals.

Please support businesses who support the arts! Visit Cool River Pizza & Taphouse, 6200 Stanford Ranch Rd — or schedule your own event in their Event Room.

EMH Productions / Elise Hodge

EMH Productions supports the art of acting, directing, producing and writing through live theatre productions, film, TV and casting. The mission is to provide an arena that artists in this industry can network, grow their craft and find support to achieve their goals. EMH is the home of the Artist’s Collective and The Writer’s Room programs, and has been featured in Sacramento Magazine.

FRIENDS

Arts Council of Placer County

As the designated State-Local partner of Placer County and the California Arts Council, the Arts Council of Placer County programs and services encourage and support the public to “experience art in all degrees.” ACPC provides artists and art lovers with many different resources for staying connected.

ACPC’s Art Events Calendar provides a comprehensive list of upcoming events and their Arts Directory includes listings of Placer County Artists, Venues and Organizations. ACPC is truly a supportive partner to all the arts in Placer County. Thank you for the email, Facebook and Calendar promotions of Placer Repertory Theater’s programs and events!

FMI: Visit the ACPC website. AND … ColLABoration LAB 2021 was funded in part by a grant from the Arts Council of Placer County (ACPC), as was a portion of the original research and early development of Ghosts of Placer County.

Support local businesses that support arts & culture!

These businesses supported Ghosts of Placer County in 2022!

Colfax Area Historical Society and Colfax Heritage Museum

“We research and share the history of the Colfax Area, operate a museum, and work with other organizations to understand and appreciate our local history.”

Museum location: 99 Railroad Ave, Colfax, CA 95713
The museum is open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Phone: (530) 346-8599, email: museumcolfax@gmail.com

Lincoln Historical Society

Lincoln Area Archives Museum is responsible for the acquisition, preservation, interpretation, and exhibition of artifacts and information reflecting the cultural heritage of the City of Lincoln, CA and the surrounding area.

640 5th St, Lincoln, CA 95648
Museum Hours: Thursday – Saturday 11:00am – 3:00pm.

Placer County Archives & Research Center

The Archive and Research Center is open by appointment only at this time. Appointments are available on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, 9am-12pm and 1pm-3pm. To make a research appointment please contact Curator of Archives, Kelsey Monahan, at (530) 889-7789 or kmonahan@placer.ca.gov.

Loomis Library and Community Learning Center

Loomis Library & Community Learning Center

Inspiring Ideas, Enriching Lives, Creating Community – The Loomis Library and Community Learning Center is a free, municipal library located within walking distance of historic downtown Loomis. We welcome all people and strive to be the learning center of our community; the place where people turn to discover ideas, engage in the joy of reading, and the power of information. The library hosts a growing number of community enrichment programs.

HOURS:

Tue. 1-7 pm
Wed. -Sat. 10 am – 5 pm
Sun. CLOSED
Mon. CLOSED

Curbside Service by appointment is available during normal business hours. Please call to schedule a curbside pickup. 916-824-2905

Community Engagement Librarian:
Sarah Comstock
Director@loomislibrary.org

Tel: (916) 824-2905

Address: 6050 Library Drive, Loomis, CA 95650

Southern Pacific Railroad History Center

Huge thanks to our friend, Scott Inman, Board President of the Southern Pacific Railroad History Center in development for Rocklin California.

Scott’s knowledge and expertise is a great support to Placer Repertory Theater’s development of new works about the history of Placer County, particularly railroad history.