Contributed photo Steve Lavelle, Connie Lescano and Sommer Johansen rehearse a scene from “I Ought to Be in Pictures,” premiering at the Seelig Theatre in Loch Sheldrake this weekend.

Editor's pick: Theatre

County talent shines in Neil Simon adaptation

Saturday, June 24 and Saturday, July 8, 8:00 p.m; Sunday, June 25, Sunday, July 2 and Sunday, July 9 at 3:00 p.m. Sullivan County Community College’s Seelig Theatre, Loch Sheldrake. $18 general admission, $15 for seniors, $5 for students with ID. 845/985-7783.

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“Nacho Libre” another dud from “Napoleon Dynamite” director

Don’t let the inexplicable cult of hype fool you: Jared Hess’ “Napoleon Dynamite” is relentlessly stupid, mean, empty and yes, let it be said, racist.

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Dance craze

Performers from Main Street Dance put on their best show ever

By RICHARD A. ROSS

MONTICELLO, NY—When it comes to spectacular performances involving the full spectrum of dance, nothing compares to Main Street Dance’s annual recital. This year’s production, “Put On Your Dancing Shoes,” was a sheer knockout. Responding to overflow crowds in the past two years, Main Street Dance’s Artistic/Teacher Director/Choreographer/Producer Sherma Williams decided to stage two shows again this year instead of one.

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Other stories in this issue:

• Bethel park hosts inaugural concert
• ‘Carousel’
• ‘Chalk It Up!’ returns to Tusten library
• Catskill Art Society lights a FUSE
• Visions of freedom
• Re-pledging their troths on the D&H
• Dancing and twirling in the park
• Sneak previews
• Worth the trip
• Quality time at WCAA’s Show and Sale