[Theatre Happenings] Area Theatre Happenings: February 19, 2008

Tue Feb 19 09:42:44 CST 2008

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Theatre Happenings
in Huntsville, Decatur and Thereabouts

Welcome to this week’s edition of Theatre Happenings, a compendium of imminent productions in the North Alabama and South Central Tennessee area (for all the theatre-goers), as well as a head’s up about upcoming auditions (for all the actors, most of whom are also theatre-goers).
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Summary of this week's Events
Details further down in the email. Clicking one of these summary links takes you to the event description on my website.

Lot of shows to look into this weekend and in the upcoming next couple of weeks! 

"Children of Eden" (Arab High) 
"Kiss Me Kate" (Grissom High) 
"Pippin" (LLT) 
"Puss in Boots" (FP) 
"Guys and Dolls" (OA) 
"A Funny Thing Happened On the Way To the Forum" (TUAH) 
"Face 2 Face: Smoochy Face!" (F2F) 
"Carousel In Concert" (DCC) 
No auditions this week.

Directors Needed (TH)  

Upcoming Productions

These are the shows either currently in production, or else coming up within the next two weeks.

Arab High Drama
Children of EdenArab High Drama presents "Children of Eden", music and lyrics by Stephen Schwarz, book by John Caird.Date and Times: 

Feb. 21-22: Evening Performances at 7:00 pm 
Feb. 23: Sunday Matinee at 2:00 pm All performances in the Arab High School AuditoriumSynopsis: A deeply humanistic work, “Children Of Eden” appeals to both religious and non-religious audiences, making it an ideal choice for any organization with a broad audience base. Created with modest production requirements in mind, the show is equally at home in black-box theatres and on large proscenium stages. The melodic, energetic score is a mix of pop, folk, rock, reggae, gospel, Broadway and powerful choral moments.Directed By: Brian QuillinTickets: Adults $10 in Advance, $12 at Door; Students $5.00 in Advance, $7.00 at DoorContact: Call 256-931-9226 or email brianquillin at mac.comweb.mac.com/arabmusicaltheatre

Grissom Fine Arts
Kiss Me KateGrissom Fine Arts Department presents Cole Porter's "Kiss Me Kate".Date and Times: 

Feb. 21-23, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. 

Feb. 24th at 2:00 p.m.All performances at the Grissom High School Auditorium in Huntsville.Synopsis: Set in 1948 Baltimore, KISS ME, KATE, presents a troupe of colorful actors performing The Taming of the Shrew—the Musical. The backstage warfare of a theatrical couple parallels their onstage roles as Kate and Petruchio. The on- and offstage mishaps and triumphs change direction when a pair of thugs comes on the scene to recover a gambling debt and are thrust into the world of Shakespeare. This delightful revival features such favorite tunes as “Another Opening, Another Show,” “Why Can’t You Behave?” “Too Darn Hot,” “Always True to You (in My Fashion),” and “Brush Up Your Shakespeare.”Tickets: Reserved seating. $12 adults, $10 students. Call 539-1534; also available at Blossoms and Blooms.Contact: phone 539-1534 or email lvanrell at knology.net

Lee Lyric Theatre
PippinLee Lyric Theatre presents Stephen Schwarz's "Pippin".Date and Times: 

Feb. 22, 23, 28, 29, March 1 at 7:30 
Feb. 24 at 2:30 All performances are at Lee High School's Lyric Theatre.Synopsis: The lively musical Pippin is the story of the son of the 8th-century King Charlemagne. The story is played out by a group of traveling players lead by the “Leading Player”, who conducts the young man on his quest to discover the secret of true happiness and fulfillment. The Young prince Pippin comes home from his studies and tries to “find himself”, as most young people do at one time or another. After seeking fulfillment in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power, he finds true happiness in the simple pleasures of home and family.Directed By: Vivienne AtkinsTickets: $12 adults, $10 students/seniors. Call 859-2563.Contact: phone 256-428-8150, ext. 179 or email vatkins at hsv.k12.al.us

Fantasy Playhouse
Puss in BootsFantasy Playhouse presents "Puss in Boots".Date and Times: 

February 22 at 7:00 PM 
February 23 & 24 at 1:30 PM 
February 23 & 24 at 5:00 PM All performances at VBC Playhouse in Hunstville.Synopsis: synopsisDirected By: Jessica AlexanderTickets: $10Contact: Call 539-6829 or email kakibama at comcast.netwww.letthemagicbegin.org

Ovation Arts
Guys and DollsOvation Arts presents "Guys and Dolls".Date and Times: 

Fri Feb 22 7:30 pm 
Sat Feb 23 7:30 pm 
Sun Feb 24 2:30 pm 
Thu Feb 28 7:30 pm 
Fri Feb 29 7:30 pm 
Sat March 1 7:30 pm 
Sun March 2 2:30 pm All performances at 8006 Madison Pike, Suite #11B in Madison.Tickets: available at Ovation Arts or by calling 468-1632 or 468-1633.Contact: Call 468-1632 or 468-1633 or email ovationarts at knology.netwww.ovationarts.net

Theatre UAH
A Funny Thing Happened On the Way To the ForumTheatre UAH presents "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum".Date and Times: 

March 5-6 at 5:30 
March 7-8 at 7:30 
March 9 at 2:30 All performances at UAH Chan Auditorium.Synopsis: Broadway's greatest farce is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written. It is the perfect escape from life's troubles; a non-stop laugh-fest in which a crafty slave (Pseudolus) struggles to win the hand of a beautiful but slow-witted courtesan (Philia) for his young master (Hero), in exchange for his freedom. Don't miss this first musical at UAH!! Directed By: David HarwellTickets: Adults $10 – Students $5.00Contact: david at davidharwell.comtheatre.uah.edu

Face2Face Improv
Smoochin', Courtin', Sparkin', Smackin'Face 2 Face presents a bunch of Valentiney shows!Date and Times: 

February 29th - Sparkin', 7PM, JAVA JAAY CAFE, 1713 6th Avenue, Decatur AL, 256.351.8555 (Beside Big Bob Gibson's BBQ on Hwy 31). First TEN people at the door, see the show for $3 bucks) 
March 1st - Smackin', 7PM, ARS NOVA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, 7908 Charlotte Drive, Huntsville AL, 256.883.1105 (two streets south of 'Rosies' on South Memorial) Contact: eugene at face2faceimprov.comwww.face2faceimprov.com

Decatur Civic Chorus
Carousel in ConcertDecatur Civic Chorus presents "Carousel in Concert".Date and Times: 

Saturday, March 8 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 pm All performances at Princess Theatre in Decatur.Synopsis: In Concert presentation of the music of "Carousel".Directed By: Betty RochaTickets: $20 night; $18 matinee. Tickets available online, at the door, or for groups of 10 or more (discounted) call 256 350 6887.Contact: phone 256 350 6877, or email edith at cookspest.com

Other Events

Other events related to local theatre are listed here.

Theatre Huntsville
Looking For DirectorsTheatre Huntsville is now accepting applications for directors for two plays in the 2008-2009 season:

Neil Simon’s "Laughter on the 23rd Floor" in September, 2008 
Shakespeare’s "Henry V" in June, 2009 Send resumes along with choice of play to:
Theatre Huntsville
ATTN: Director Resume
P.O. Box 654
Huntsville, AL 35804-0654Contact: email smarsh3933 at aol.comwww.theatrehuntsville.org

Chuck Puckett, Esq., BS, ~MS, ThD www.puckettpublishing.com "The unexamined life is not worth living." (Socrates) "The unexamined faith is not worth believing." (Chuck) "Anger is a wind that blows out the lamp of the mind." (Arabian proverb) "I don't want to steal the show... I only want to borrow it for a while." (Chuck) 
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