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Auditions for A Raisin in the Sun: Auditions for A Raisin in the Sun at South City Theatre. Directed by Alan Gardner. Auditions will be at South City Theatre on Saturday, November 22 at 1pm with callbacks (if needed) on 11/23 at 2pm. Performance dates are Feb 6-22, 2009. For more information, email southcityinfo@gmail.com. |
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CDF Auditions: CDF’s StageDoor Youth Theatre Company announces
auditions for our upcoming production of – Zink: the Myth the Legend, the
Zebra, by Cherie Bennett. This production
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Auditions for Pollyanna: Directed by Angie McGowan. ACTA Theatre (Arts Council of the Trussville Area) announces auditions for "Pollyanna", the Hailey Mills classic on December 15 & 16 at 7 PM. Pollyanna is the story of a little girl who sees the good side of even the worst situations and brings out the best in everyone. There are 18 female roles available and 7 male roles. Six of those are children; 5 little girls and only one role available for a little boy; the role of Jimmy Bean. Ages range from 9 to 79, or older if need be. Show times are Friday & Saturday, February 6 & 7; Thursday & Friday, February 12 & 13, 2009 at 7:30 PM. Matinees are Sunday, February 8 & 15 at 2:00 PM. There will not be a show on February 14, 2009. Auditions will be held at the theatre - 225 Parkway Drive, Trussville, AL. For directions, www.ACTATheater.com . Any questions, call the Theatre at 655-3902. |
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Auditions for Harvey: Auditions for Harvey at South City Theatre. Directed by Dianne Daniels. Auditions will be Saturday, Jan 17 at 2pm with callbacks on 1/18 at 2pm (if needed). Performance dates are April 3-19. All parts are open. 6 men, 6 women, ages ranging from 20's to 60's. For more information, email southcityinfo@gmail.com. |
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Auditions for The Foreigner: Directed by Paige Turner and written by Larry Shue. “The Foreigner” is a humorous play about two Englishmen, Charlie and Froggy, and what happens as a result of Charlie's shyness at a rural fishing lodge in rural Georgia. Auditions will be February 16 & 17, 2009 at 7 PM. The cast includes 5 men, 2 women, plus various townspeople. Performances are Friday & Saturday, April 17 & 18; and Friday & Saturday, April 24 & 25, 2009 at 7:30 PM. Matinees on Sunday, April 19 & 26 at 2:00 PM. Auditions will be held at ACTA Theatre - 225 Parkway Drive, Trussville, AL. For directions, www.ACTATheater.com . Any questions, call the Theatre at 655-3902. |
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Auditions for Pride and Prejudice: Auditions for Pride and Prejudice at South City Theatre. Directed by Kenny Morris. Auditions will be Saturday, April 18 at 1pm with callbacks on 4/19 at 7pm (if needed). Performance dates are June 12-28. For more information, email southcityinfo@gmail.com |
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PAID
Singing/Acting opportunity: TheChristmasCarolers.com is now recruiting
in the Birmingham Metro area for the upcoming season. Good singing and Great
acting is required for this position. This organization is looking for
18 performers to receive $20 per hour performance with 12 alternates. There
is a minimum 8 hour rehearsal schedule in Oct.and Dickens' style costuming
requirement. November and December performances will the paid at the end of
each month. BONUS pay for "team leader" of the SATB quartets
who will serve as a spokesperson and contact for each appointment!
Singer's will perform with music and need to be familiar with up to 50
Christmas carols! Last year over 50 hours of caroling was booked in
B'ham metro area and this year there is a new phone team for the eight city
team this year. To Schedule your Sept. audition, please write voiceteacher4u@aol.com "Santa
Steve" Pennington will be your Birmingham, Al director for this project. |
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Small Groups Needed: On
Sunday Nov. 9 from 1:30 to 4, the Alabama Veterans’ Memorial Park will invite
the community to visit the park (off I 459 at the Liberty Park Exit in B’ham)
and view a living historical time-line as they walk down the beautiful wooded
walk-way to the Memorial Plaza. They need small groups to
represent various time periods from 1900-present. These groups would
choose several events during their chosen time period from Alabama, US, and
World history, dress in costume, be ready to answer questions about their
character, etc. This would be an educational event for children
and adults. Please contact Lulu Richardson 912-2019 or lwrich@gmail.com for more
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Call for Participants: The Alabama Conference of Theatre (ACT), in
conjunction with the Montevallo Main Street Players, will hold a Community
Theatre Play Festival competition, January 9-10, 2009 at the Parnell Library
Theatre in Montevallo, AL. Deadline for entries is December 8,
2008. One to two productions may
advance to the regional festival at the Southeastern Theatre Conference
(SETC) in Birmingham, March 2009. ACT will provide an $800 travel stipend for
that advancement. Winners at the regional level advance to the national
festival AACTFest 09 this summer. For entry fees and additional information,
contact ACT Executive Director Sue Ellen Gerrells at actexecdir@yahoo.com |
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Call for Panoply
Arts Festival Entries: You’re invited to write a 10-Minute Play pertaining to The Arts Council’s
theme, Alabama Threads-From Cotton
to the Cosmos for the Panoply Arts Festival 2009, presented by Boeing.
(In other words, the script should reflect a historic era or event that
occurred in the state of Alabama – for 2009 has been announced by the State
Tourism Board as “The Year of Alabama History”!) It’s The Arts
Council’s salute to the magic of theater! 10-Minute Plays are a
relatively new dramatic structure; in our fast-food society of short
attention spans and commitment phobias, this competition is the perfect
literary/theatric “combo meal” to educate and expose the general public to
bite-sized portions of the arts. Festival organizers are currently seeking submissions from playwrights for this very popular annual event. Aspiring, novice, and longtime authors are asked to develop a full plot with a beginning, middle, and end – all within a running time of seven to ten minutes and with a cast of no more than four characters. As befitting the family nature of Panoply, plays must be for a general audience base; no “mature audience only” material. Previous winners have come from Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, and Alexandria – and, of course, the Huntsville area – but submissions have been accepted from everywhere! Last year’s committee received scripts from playwrights in twenty-four states, the District of Columbia, Canada, Australia, England, and Scotland! Submitted
scripts will go through a juried process, with winners receiving a $50 stipend for their work.
However, the greatest reward is the chance for the winning playwrights to see
their creation brought to life, performed and directed by local individuals
at the Panoply
Arts Festival – which celebrates its 28th year
Friday-Sunday, April 24-26, 2009 in Big Spring International Park in downtown
Huntsville, Alabama. The Panoply crew will take the responsibility of working with area schools and drama troupes to produce each play five times in the park during the festival. Panoply Arts Festival is the South’s Most All-Embracing ARTStravaganza, held annually on the last full weekend of April in downtown Huntsville, Alabama’s Big Spring International Park. In both 2007 and 2008, this celebration of the arts attracted over 140,000 people and continues to offer the community a wide array of the arts, including 5 performing stages showcasing the best in theater, music, and dance, the Panoply Choreography Competition, a juried Art Marketplace with artists from across the US, many FREE make-and-take activities for children and families, the Global Village, and the 10-Minute Playwright Competition, among other contests. The deadline for applications is
approaching: all submissions must be postmarked by Wednesday, 31 December 2008!
Submissions (application and script) should be mailed to: Panoply 10-Minute Playwright Competition; c/o
The Arts Council, Inc.; 700 Monroe Street, SW; Suite 2; Huntsville, AL
35801 OR Fax to Attn:
10-Minute Playwright Competition at (256) 533-3811 Playwrights should visit the Panoply website at www.panoply.org for guidelines and further specifics. For more information, e-mail The Arts Council office at jbroad@panoply.org or call (256) 519-2787, ext. 205. Winners will be notified by Monday, 16 February 2009; production crews will receive the scripts by Monday, 23 February; and dress rehearsals will take place on Thursday, 23 April. |
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Upcoming Performances
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The Pajama Game: at the Theatre LJCC. November 13, 15, 20, 22 at 7:30pm and 16, 23 at 2:00pm • $15.00 Adults; $12.00 Students. The dangers of a workplace romance are explored to hysterical effect in this romantic comedy from the creators of Damn Yankees. Conditions at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory are anything but peaceful, as sparks fly between new superintendent Sid Sorokin and Babe Williams, leader of the union grievance committee. Don't miss this amazing show starring Brent Baker as Sid and Kim Hutchens as Babe, with other local favorites Shawn Reese, Rachel Van Nortwick, Julia Hixon, Connie Becker, Clay Boyce, Victoria Boyce, Susan Cooke, Annalisa Crews, Gina Gioiello, Erin Hennessey, JT Holmes, Gabrielle Metz, Flannery Miles, Kenny Morris, Raymond Quintero, Kacey Siegal, and Brad Seigal. Direction by David Garrett, Choreography by Kim Hutchens, and Musical Direction by Chris Griffin. Theatre LJCC is located at 3960 Montclair Rd., Birmingham , AL 35213 . For tickets and further information phone 205.879.0411 or visit us on the web at www.bhamjcc.org. |
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The Boys
Next Door: The John Carroll Theatre
Department will present Tom Griffin's heartwarming play The Boy's
Next Door. Directed By Stephanie Wisdom. This very funny yet very
touching play focuses on the lives of four mentally and emotionally
challenged men who live in a communal residence under the watchful eye of a
sincere, but increasingly despairing, social worker. Tom Griffin's play hits
squarely on the truths of life and moves audiences to an awareness of how
many things we all seem to take for granted. Performances are scheduled for
Thursday November
20 - Saturday November 22 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday November 23 at 2:00 in
the Bruno auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at the door but
for advanced tickets sales or for information call 940-2400 ext 255. |
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Winter Wonderettes: Terrific New Theatre continues its 23rd season with the musical Winter Wonderettes. The show opens Thursday, November 20th at 8:00pm and runs through December 20th, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. (There will be no show on Thanksgiving Day, November 27.) All performances are at 8:00pm and tickets are $20. As a longtime employee of Harper’s Hardware, Betty Jean is in charge of the company Christmas party, and naturally, the Wonderettes are the logical choice for the entertainment. But when Santa turns up missing, the girls must use their talent and some great holiday tunes to save the party. The result is a MARVELOUS show that will have you dancing in the aisles and celebrating in Winter Wonderettes style. Cari Oliver, Holly Croney Dikeman, Leah Williams, and Valerie Lemmons star as the Winter Wonderettes. Stage direction is by Carl Stewart with musical direction by Kathy Carlisle. Opening night audience members are invited to TNT’s free “Wine and Cheese” cast party in the theatre lobby, immediately after the performance. All other Thursdays are TADA! nights when we ask that you pay what you can afford. Terrific New Theatre is located at 2821 Second Avenue South in the Dr. Pepper complex. For reservations or for more information, call the theatre, 328-0868. Be sure to visit our website at www.terrificnewtheatre.com |
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Live from the Living Room: Kathryn Tucker Windham joins
The Dill Pickers for a gathering full of music and storytelling. Kathryn is
nationally known for her homespun style of storytelling and is considered to
be one of Alabama's greatest treasures. The Dill Pickers have put on several
musical shows in recent years, including last season's Sand Mountain Saturday
Nite. This family show is one you don't want to miss! Director: Norton Dill.
Featuring: Kathryn Tucker Windham, Norton Dill, Stewart Jackson, Theresa
McKibben, Leslie Senn, Scott Stewart & Kneeland Wright. November 21-22 at
7:30p; November 23 at 2:30p.
$18. The Virginia Samford Theatre, 1116 26th Street South,
Birmingham, AL 35205. Call
205.251.1206 or visit www.virgininasamfordtheatre.org
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Opening in December 2008 |
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The Little Dog Laughed: By Douglas
Carter Beane. Directed by Stephen French. 12/04/08 – 12/20/08. NO performance on
Friday, December 5th. The
heart-throb actor is just about to get the role of a lifetime when rumors
begin to circulate hinting about a secret regarding his personal life. His distraught agent, concerned about her
percentage, begins damage control, and the laughs continue with the aid of
the “rent boy” who’s looking for love and the “girlfriend” who’s looking for
a home. Performances are Thursdays,
Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00 with one Sunday matinee at 2:30 on
December 14th. Tickets are $20 for all
performances; $15 for students with valid ID.
Free Opening Night Reception after the performance with wine &
hors d’oeuvres. For reservations, call
933-BFT3 or go to www.bftonline.org |
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Winter Wonderland: Red Mountain Theatre Company presents Winter Wonderland December 4-14, at the RMTC Cabaret Theatre (301 19th Street North). Continuing the tradition of RMTC's original holiday productions, Winter Wonderland is full of great musical moments written just for our Magic City! Performed by some of the best talent in town and featuring the RMTC Youth Programs, it's a cheerful celebration that'll bring warmth and wonder to your holidays! Winter Wonderland features the RMTC Youth Programs along with Birmingham favorites Danny Bowers, Belinda George Peoples, Kristen Bowden Sharp, Michael Stephens and Cameron White. Show times are Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 PM and Saturday-Sunday at 2:00 PM and tickets are $30. Children (12 and under) receive half-price tickets to the Saturday 2:00 PM matinee performance on December 6. For tickets, call 205-324-2424 or visit www.redmountaintheatre.org. |
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A CenterStage Christmas Celebration: Directed by Paul McCracken and Melissa Bailey. December 5-14. Blending the secular and the sacred, A CenterStage Christmas Celebration offers something for everyone at the holidays! Act one brings the story of Amahl And The Night Visitors, Menotti's classic operetta about a poor child and his mother who are visited by the three wise men on their way to see the Christ Child. Act Two celebrates the joy of the season with a high-energy, fun-filled musical romp through the holiday music we all know and love. Featuring some of Birmingham's best performers, A CenterStage Christmas Celebration is sure to be a welcome season's greeting with something for everyone! Shows are Thursday/Friday/Saturday at 7:30 and Sundays at 2:30. Ticket price is $25 adults and $15 students. Tickets 205-251-6805. Virginia Samford Ticketing System (VSTTS). Please specify which performance, how many in your party, credit card number, expiration date, name on the card. Reserved tickets will be held at Will Call until 20 minutes before show time. |
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Christmas
Belles:And you think your church’s Christmas program has a
tendency to teeter on the edge? Just wait until you meet our friends from the
Tabernacle of the Lamb! Playwrights Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie
Wooten bring the town of |
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By the Chimney With Care: ACTA Theatre proudly presents "By the Chimney with Care", written & directed by ACTA's very own Kerry Burrell. In an effort to encourage Santa and to remind us of the true meaning of Christmas, the elves sponsor a Christmas Eve Radiothon. They broadcast their favorite Christmas songs and stories to the world. A young visitor from the South stops by to discover what Christmas is all about. It is the perfect evening for the entire family. Show times are Friday & Saturday, December 5 & 6; 12 & 13 at 7:30 PM. Matinees are on Sunday, December 7 & 14 at 2 PM. Tickets are $10 adults- $8 senior adults - $6 students. Since our Christmas production always sells out, we encourage you to call the theatre early for your reservations at 655-3902. We are located at 225 Parkway Drive, Trussville, AL. For directions and other Theatre info: www.ACTATheater.com . |
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The 1940s Radio Hour: A different time is evoked in
this marvelously theatrical show about a live broadcast of The Mutual
Manhattan Variety Cavalcade from the Hotel Astor's Algonquin Room on December
21, 1942. The spirit of that bygone era, when the world was at war and pop
music meant "Strike Up the Band" and "Boogie Woogie Bugle
Boy" (both in this show), is accurately captured as the harassed
producer copes with a drunken lead singer, the delivery boy who wants a
chance at the microphone, the second banana who dreams of singing a ballad,
and the trumpet-playing sound-effects man who chooses a fighter plane over
Glenn Miller. Director: Jack Mann. Music Director: Jay Tumminello. Featuring:
Sam Chalker, Janice Hill, Jan D. Hunter, Jeff Johnson, Lonnie Parsons, Lucas
Pepke, Kimberly Piazza & Frank Thompson. December 4-6, 11-13 & 18-20 at 8p.
December 7, 14 & 21 at 3p.
$24. The Virginia Samford Theatre, 1116 26th Street South,
Birmingham, AL 35205. Call
205.251.1206 or visit www.virgininasamfordtheatre.org
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Livin’ for the City: Presented by Shades Valley Theatre Academy. This original dance piece, choreographed by Jamie Zarrilli Grimes, is inspired by the Music of Stevie Wonder. Friday December 12th and 13th at 7p, Sunday December 14th at 2:30p, and Student Show available Monday December 15th at 9:30a. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for students. For reservations please call 205-379-5350 EXT 657. Principal Dancers: Katie Wesler, Hilary Parker, Caroline Page, Reid Watson, Nick Burroughs, Christian Clarke, Loreal Jones, and Ashley Baldwin. Ensemble Dancers: Melissa Gandy, Karan Jones, Raven Washington, Ashley Rainey, Maya Posey, Darryl Amerson, Isiah King, Bria Kyle, Elliot Cleverdon, Doug Henry, Nick Carney, Kaylyn Johnson, Morgan Brantley, Alex Arnold, Stephen Tsimpedes, Justin Kirkpatrick, and Tray Wright. For more information, please visit www.svtheatreacademy.com |
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Once Upon a Pond. A Time: ACTA Theatre at 7:30pm, Wednesday, December 17 and Thursday, December 18. Tickets are $10 for everyone; call 205-655-3902 for tickets. The musical fable tells the story of four young souls searching for love in a time of war. The show is written and directed by Alabama State Teacher of the Year: Roy Hudson, Choreographed by Jamie Zarrilli Grimes, Musically Directed by Michael King, and Music by David McNeely. Featuring Katie Wesler, Caroline Page, Nick Burroughs, Reid Watson, Dallas Taylor, Ashley Rainey, Allison Shackelford, Stephen Tsimpedes, Carlton Bell, Sarah Guthrie, Matt Stephens, Doug Henry, Catherine Vining, Alex Arnold, Kayln Johnson, Justin Kirkpatrick, Tray Wright, and Karan Jones. ACTA Theatre is located at 224 Parkway Drive, Trussville. For more information please visit www.svtheatreacademy.com |
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The Nutcracker: Grebel Dance and the Alabama Youth Ballet Company. A gumdrop size performance sure to delight everyone. Featuring guest artists Jon Caspian, David Anderson and a special guest star Mother Ginger. December 20 at 7:00 PM and December 21 at 2:30 PM at Pelham High School. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 11. Tickets at Grebel Dance, 102 Commerce Parkway, Pelham, 205-987-7234, and online at www.grebeldance.com |
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in January 2009 |
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Camelot: Journey to King Arthur's
enchanted kingdom, Camelot, a place where honor and chivalry reign. But can
this idyllic land survive when Queen Guenevere falls in love with Sir Lancelot?
The splendid, memorable score includes the romantic and haunting "If
Ever I Would Leave You," the captivating "How to Handle a
Woman" and the majestic "Camelot." Rediscover the grandeur of
one of history's greatest love stories as envisioned by Lerner and Loewe.
Don't miss the opportunity to see this remarkable production led by a stellar
cast of Birmingham's favorite actors. Director: Jack Mann. Music Director:
Michael King. Choreographer: Carl Dean. Featuring: Kristi Tingle
Higginbotham, G. William Bugg, Carl Dean & Lucas Pepke. January 22-24
& 29-31 at 7:30p. January 25 & February 1 at 2:30p. Adults
$30, Seniors $25, Ages 25 and under $15. The Virginia Samford Theatre, 1116
26th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205. Call 205.251.1206 or visit www.virgininasamfordtheatre.org
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Kindertransport: By Diane
Samuels. Directed by Sue Ellen Gerrells. 01/29/09 – 02/14/09. In 1938 and 1939, nearly
10,000 unaccompanied Jewish children escaped from Germany on trains headed
for the freedom of Britain. Few ever
saw their parents again. Kindertransport
tells the story of Evelyn, a British woman in her fifties, and Eva, the nine
year old German child she used to be.
The nature of family is plumbed when Evelyn’s daughter, Faith,
discovers for the first time her German ancestry. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00 with one
Sunday matinee at 2:30 on February 8th.
Tickets are $20 for all performances; $15 for students with valid
ID. Free Opening Night Reception after
the performance with wine & hors d’oeuvres. For reservations, call 933-BFT3 or go to www.bftonline.org |
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Opening in February 2009 |
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Pollyanna: Directed by Angie McGowan. ACTA Theatre proudly presents "Pollyanna", the Hailey Mills classic, about the greatest optimist of all time. Pollyanna is the story of a little girl who sees the good side of even the worst situations and brings out the best in everyone. Sure to be enjoyed by all ages. Show times are Friday & Saturday, February 6 & 7; and Thursday & Friday, February 12 & 13, 2009 at 7:30 PM. Matinees are Sunday, February 8 & 15 at 2 PM. There will not be a show February 14, 2009. Tickets are adults $10, senior adults $8 and students $6. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by calling the Theatre at 655-3902. ACTA Theatre, 225 Parkway Drive, Trussville, AL 35173. For additional information, call the Theatre at 655-3902. For directions and other Theatre info: www.ActaTheater.com. |
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Blues in the Night: The universal language of the
blues wails out full and strong in this dynamite dramatic revue of 26 hot and
torchy numbers that tell of the sweet, sexy and sorrowful experiences three
women have with a snake of a man who does them wrong. The interwoven stories
are defined through songs that cover the range of this indigenous American
art form. Songs by Bessie Smith, Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen,
Alberta Hunter, Ida Cox and others tell of the pain and misery of life and
love and of the dogged determination to get through it all. Alternately wistful,
tender and raunchy, Blues In The Night
is a production with a larger-than-life score and vocal arrangements.
Director: Annie Joe Edwards. Music Director: John MacAphee. February 12-14
&19-21 at 8p. February 15 & 22 at 3p. $20. The Virginia
Samford Theatre, 1116 26th Street South, Birmingham, AL
35205. Call 205.251.1206 or visit www.virgininasamfordtheatre.org
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Student-Directed Play Festival: Shades
Valley Theatre Academy. See our student directors in one of our most popular
events. February 26 – 28. Call 205-379-5350 X 657
for tickets. www.svtheatreacademy.com |
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The History Boys: Written By Alan Bennett.
Directed By Billy Ray Brewton. February. An unruly bunch of bright, funny
sixth-form (senior) boys in a British boarding school are, as such boys will
be, in pursuit of sex, sport, and a place at a good university - generally in
that order. In all their efforts, they are helped and hindered, enlightened
and bemused, by a maverick English teacher who seeks to broaden their
horizons in sometimes undefined ways, and by a young history teacher who
questions the methods, as well as the aim, of their schooling. In The History Boys, Alan Bennett evokes
the special period and place that the sixth form represents in an English
boy's life. In doing so, he raises - with gentle wit and pitch-perfect
command of character - not only universal questions about the nature of
history and how it is taught but also questions about the purpose of
education today. Winner of the Tony
Award for Best Play, as well as numerous other awards and accolades. This is the Alabama premiere of this
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Opening in March 2009 |
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My Fair Lady: Directed by Jack Mann. Featuring Kimberly Piazza, Frank Thompson, Paul McCracken, and Clay Boyce. March 13-22. The spring arrives with flowers, and what show could be more appropriate for the season? My Fair Lady tells the story of Eliza, a poor cockney flower girl who learns to pass herself off as a lady under the stern direction of an irascible phonetics professor. Along the way, each begins to realize more about the other, as well as what gentilty truly means. The beloved Lerner and Loewe score, based on Shaw's Pygmalion, features such timeless musical numbers as "On The Street Where You Live," "Wouldn't It Be Loverly," and "I Could Have Danced All Night." |
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Miss Witherspoon: By
Christopher Durang. 03/19/09 – 04/04/09. Reincarnation just isn’t
Veronica’s cup of tea. And she fights
all efforts to send her back to earthly life.
But, how’re you gonna beat cosmic (or is that karmic?) city hall? The ever-prolific social satirist
Christopher Durang delivers again with a cast of familiars from the “other
side.” Performances are Thursdays,
Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00 with one Sunday matinee at 2:30 on March
29th. Tickets are $20 for all performances;
$15 for students with valid ID. Free
Opening Night Reception after the performance with wine & hors
d’oeuvres. For reservations, call
933-BFT3 or go to www.bftonline.org |
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The Pell
City Follies: Local
Talent to Benefit The Pell City Center. March 14, 7:00 pm. Tickets: $15 and $20. Buy
tickets on-line and visit us at www.pellcitycenter.com
Box Office: 205.338.1974. Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
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Opening in April 2009 |
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Dearly
Beloved: A Pell City Players Production. April 3 & 4, 7:00 pm. April 5, 2:00 pm.
Tickets: $15 and $20. Buy tickets on-line and visit us at www.pellcitycenter.com Box Office:
205.338.1974. Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
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Jekyll and Hyde, The Musical: Starring Tucker Hammock, Kimberly Piazza, and Katie Wesler. Conceived for the stage by Steve Cuden and Frank Wildhorn. Book and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, Music by Frank Wildhorn. Following the enormous success of last year’s Les Miserables Student Edition, Shades Valley Theatre Academy and STARS (Students Take A Role At The Samford) will present the Broadway musical version of the Robert Louis Stevenson classic tale. Students, all under the age of 19, from over 15 different schools in Alabama, are a part of the all youth production. April 15 – 19 at the Virginia Samford Theatre. Tickets are $30 for Adults, $25 for seniors, and ages 25 and below are $15. Call 205-251-1206 for tickets. For more information visit www.svtheatreacademy.com |
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The Foreigner: Directed by Paige Turner and written by Larry Shue. “The Foreigner” is a humorous play about two Englishmen, Charlie and Froggy, and what happens as a result of Charlie's shyness at a rural fishing lodge in rural Georgia. Performances are Friday & Saturday, April 17 & 18; and Friday & Saturday, April 24 & 25, 2009 at 7:30 PM. Matinees on Sunday, April 19 & 26 at 2 PM. Tickets are adults $10, senior adults $8 and students $6. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by calling the Theatre at 655-3902. ACTA Theatre, 225 Parkway Drive, Trussville, AL 35173. For directions and other Theatre info: www.ActaTheater.com. |
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Student-Choreographed Dance Festival: Shades
Valley Theatre Academy. See our student choreographers in what is sure to
become an annual event. April 30 – May 2. Call
205-379-5350 X 657 for tickets. www.svtheatreacademy.com |
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Sunset Limited: By Cormac
McCarthy. Directed by Quinton Cockrell. 04/30/09 – 05/16/09. Two men on a train
platform. One stops the other from
jumping in front of the train. But
he’s not saved yet. An enigmatic
relationship develops as can only be envisioned and told by the author of No
Country for Old Men and The Road.
Performances are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00 with one
Sunday matinee at 2:30 on May 10th. Tickets are $20 for all performances; $15
for students with valid ID. Free
Opening Night Reception after the performance with wine & hors
d’oeuvres. For reservations, call
933-BFT3 or go to www.bftonline.org |
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Wait Until Dark: Written By Frederick Knott. Directed By J.J. Marrs. April. A sinister con man, Roat, and two ex-convicts, Mike and Carlino, are about to meet their match. They have traced the location of a mysterious doll, which they are much interested in, to the Greenwich Village apartment of Sam Hendrix and his blind wife, Susy. Sam had apparently been persuaded by a strange woman to transport the doll across the Canadian border, not knowing that sewn inside were several grams of heroin. When the woman is murdered the situation becomes more urgent. The con man and his ex-convicts, through a cleverly constructed deception, convince Susy that the police have implicated Sam in the woman's murder, and the doll, which she believes is the key to his innocence, is evidence. She refuses to reveal its location, and with the help of a young neighbor, figures out she is the victim of a bizarre charade. But when Roat kills his associates, a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues between the two. Susy knows the only way to play fair is by her rules, so when darkness falls she turns off all the lights leaving both of them to maneuver in the dark until the game ends. Turned into a major motion picture, featuring Audrey Hepburn and Alan Arkin. |
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Opening in May 2009 |
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The Glass Menagerie: In the early 1940s, Tennessee
Williams, arguably America's greatest playwright, penned what many consider
to be his masterpiece, The Glass
Menagerie. This sensitive treatment of the tragic Wingfield family, set
in St. Louis during the turbulent period prior to World War II, remains a centerpiece
in the American theatre catalogue. If you have never seen The Glass Menagerie, this innovative
and provocative interpretation is not to be missed. If you have experienced The Glass Menagerie before, then come
experience it again for the first time. Director: Edward C. Miller. May 7-9 &
14-16 at 7:30p. May 10 & 17 at 2:30p. Adults $24, Seniors $20, Ages 25 and under
$15. The Virginia Samford Theatre, 1116 26th Street South,
Birmingham, AL 35205. Call
205.251.1206 or visit www.virgininasamfordtheatre.org
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Opening in June 2009 |
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