2009-2010 Season
September, 2009
The Rainmaker
A Comedy written by N. Richard Nash; produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
Show runs September 4-20, 2009
Friday & Saturday nights 8:00 pm
Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm
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Directed by Jon R. Kruse
| At the time of a paralyzing drought in the West we discover a girl whose father and two brothers are worried as much about her becoming an old maid as they are about their dying cattle. For the truth is, she is indeed a plain girl. The brothers try every possible scheme to marry her off, but without success. Nor is there any sign of relief from the dry heat. When suddenly from out of nowhere appears a picaresque character with a mellifluous tongue and the most grandiose notions a man could imagine. He claims to be a rainmaker. And he promises to bring rain, for $100. It's a silly idea, but the rainmaker is so refreshing and ingratiating that the family finally consent. Forthwith they begin banging on big brass drums to rattle the sky; while the rainmaker turns his magic on the girl, and persuades her that she has a very real beauty of her own. And she believes it, just as her father believes the fellow can actually bring rain. And rain does come, and so does love.
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Auditions held July 6-8, 2009, 6:30 pm at the theatre green room.
On-site rehearsals begin July 20, 2009
For more information 817-341-8687
October, 2009
Bats in the Belfry
A Halloween Comedy written by Angela Randazzo; courtesy of Dramatic Publishing Company
Show runs October 9-25, 2009
Friday & Saturday nights 8:00 pm
Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm
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Directed by Karen Dohoney
| To start with, there are four spinster music teachers who turn out to be witches. Then there is their imaginary companion who materializes into a warlock; an
ingénue who turns into a cat; and her fiancé
who seems to have the makings of a junior warlock. After it's all over, one wonders who is the more bewitched, the players or the onlookers. Mayhem and merriment soar, entwining the
fiancé, his snobby parents, a reverend, a wide-eyed spinster and some rock 'n rollers who are hooked on nostalgia, in a web of witchcraft and magic.
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Auditions held August 3-5 at 6:30 pm in the theatre green room. Casting 6 males, 8 females.
On-site rehearsals begin August 24, 2009
For more information 817-341-8687
November, 2009
Curse of the Werewolf
A Comedy-Mystery written by Tim Kelly, courtesy of Dramatic Publishing Company
Show runs
November 13-22, 2009
Friday & Saturday nights 8:00 pm
Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm
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Directed by G. Mike West
| Buzz Halliburton, an entertainer fallen on hard times, is summoned to Gargoyle House, a spooky castle on a lonely New England island. With him is his partner, Admiral Byrd, a penguin who can tap dance to "Puttin' on the Ritz." The relatives turn out to be candidates for the funny farm. Colonel Snipes plots to blow up the island. Veronica, his wife, wears evening gowns in the daytime. Little Messalina is a child terror who has baby piranhas for pets. The housekeeper, who often appears without her head, is menacing; the gardener is probably insane. One grisly murder takes place before Buzz's arrival, but there are more to follow! Because of the family curse, there's a werewolf in the house. But who can it be? The new governess? Sheriff Birdsong? The neighbor with the leaky boat? Olga, the gypsy, who still uses a wagon and horse? Things really get hot when Buzz is declared heir to the Snipes fortune and a young man claiming he is the real Buzz Halliburton shows up only to be wolfed down. Who dunnit? Everything is here from a touch of light romance to a classic "will-reading" scene with fiery red eyes at the window. The laughs never stop and there are plenty of chills.
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Auditions held September 7-9, 2009, 6:30 pm at the theatre green room. Casting 6 men and 6 women
On-site rehearsals begin September 28.
For more information 817-341-8687
December, 2009
A Carol for Tiny Tim
A Christmas Drama written by John R. Carroll; courtesy of Dramatic Publishing Company
Show runs
December 11-20, 2009
Friday & Saturday nights 8:00 pm
Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm
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Directed by
Kay Huse
| This warm and wonderful play takes place 15 years after old Scrooge's miraculous transformation as he continues to honor Christmas in his heart. Jacob Marley has once again called the three Spirits of Christmas to reconvene. This time, however, it is the grownup Tiny Tim who needs their holiday help. Now a spoiled young man, he uses his past infirmity as his crutch to collect sympathy and money from family and friends. Jacob feels a visit by the spirits of Christmas Present, Past and Future is just what Tim needs to learn how to truly stand on his own two feet. Viewing his life, from humble beginnings to a frightening future, Tim comes to realize that he has become self-centered and vows to change his selfish ways in the same manner as Mr. Scrooge. Audiences can rest assured that Tim (no longer "Tiny" in any way) will learn his lesson and once again exclaim, "God bless us everyone!"
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Auditions held September 28-30, 2009, 6:30 pm at the theatre green room.
Casting 17 men, 6 women, children extras.
On-site rehearsals begin October 26.
For more information 817-341-8687
February, 2010
Southern Hospitality
A Comedy written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten; courtesy of Dramatists Play Service
Show runs February 12-28, 2010
Friday & Saturday nights 8:00 pm
Special Valentine’s Day Matinee
Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm
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Directed by Ray Shannon
The Futrelle Sisters—Frankie, Twink, Honey Raye and Rhonda Lynn—are in trouble again. This time, the problem is bigger than ever: Their beloved hometown, Fayro, Texas, is in danger of disappearing, and it's up to the sisters to save it from extinction. Ever since the Super SmartMart and the rendering plant closed, folks have been leaving Fayro in droves, but Honey Raye, with a major assist from her former nemesis, Geneva Musgrave, has come up with a possible solution. It seems a salsa manufacturing factory is looking to relocate, and a company representative is headed to Fayro on a scouting mission. Honey Raye, as the president of the Chamber of Commerce, makes promises that are not to be believed in order to woo the rep to choose Fayro. In fact, Honey Raye has told them that on the very weekend of the rep's visit, the town just happens to be having their biggest celebration of the year: "Fayro Days," which includes a craft show, a pet costume parade, a beauty pageant and a huge Civil War battle reenactment. So now it's up to the citizens of Fayro to quickly make her promises a reality. The biggest hurdle to impressing the salsa representative is staging a Civil War battle reenactment with only fifteen participants. Added to this is the dilemma of Twink being so desperate to get married that she's practically dragging the unwilling groom, Deputy John Curtis Buntner, to the altar. But this pales next to the financial problems the preacher and his wife are having—unless you don't consider gambling away your mobile home a problem. Frankie, however, seems to have it worst of all, what with her husband, Dub, going through a major midlife crisis at the same time her five-year-old twins are literally tearing up the town. And unfortunately for all of them, the "meanest woman in twelve counties," Dub's wicked, old Aunt Iney, is on her way for a visit. Iney's arrival in Fayro is definitely cause for alarm for the sisters; but it's nothing compared to their panic when the old girl drops dead in the Dubberly home just before the salsa rep shows up. But how the Futrelle sisters and the other citizens of Fayro, including sweet, simple Raynerd Chisum, pull together and save their town is a testament to Southern strength and ingenuity—and a recipe for total hilarity.
A laugh-out-loud farce and a stand-alone play in its own right, SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY is the third play in the trilogy that begins with Dearly Beloved and continues with Christmas Belles.
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Auditions held November 30, December 1 & 2, 2009 6:30 pm at the theatre green room.
Casting 5 men, 8 women
On-site rehearsals begin December 28
For more information 817-341-8687
April, 2010
Witness for the Prosecution
A Courtroom Drama Written by Agatha Christie; produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
Show runs April
16-25, 2010
Friday & Saturday nights 8:00 pm
Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm
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This special show will be performed in the Parker County Courthouse
Directed by Lana Robinson
| Only Agatha Christie could have conceived such a suspenseful thriller and then capped it with an uncanny triple flip ending. A young married man spends many evenings with a rich old woman. When she is found murdered, the naive young man is the chief suspect. The testimony of his wife is expected to result in an acquittal, but she is a shrew who damages his case and all but hangs him before a vindictive mystery woman appears with letters against the wife.
She discredited and perjured herself because she felt that direct testimony on her husband's behalf would not have been sufficient to free him. However, this is not the end as there are more twists and turns to the plot remaining.
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Auditions held February
15-17, 2010, 6:30 pm at the theatre green room. Casting for 8 males, 5 females
Rehearsals begin February 22, 2010 in theatre green room.
For more information 817-341-8687
May, 2010
The Girls of the Garden Club
A Comedy written by John Patrick; courtesy of Dramatists Play Service
Show runs May 7-23, 2010
Friday & Saturday nights 8:00 pm
Special Mother’s Day Matinee
Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm
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Directed by Pat Dohoney
| For Rhoda Greenleaf gardening is all and the presidency of the local garden club her highest goal. But standing in her way is the incumbent, Lillybelle, who peppers her speech with French phrases and is a general pain in the neck. How to oust Lillybelle and install herself as president becomes Rhoda's obsession—with husband, children and home all pushed aside as she pursues her own quest. Despite help from other club members Rhoda is stalled, until her daughter's boyfriend comes up with a novel idea—he slips a voice box into Rhoda's prize plant, turning it into the world's only talking flower. As it has been agreed to have the presidency of the garden club go to whomever wins a first prize in the Flower Show, Rhoda appears to be a shoo-in. But then, as fate would have it, complications arise.
Caution:
This play contains verbal adult content and
explicit language which may be offensive.
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Auditions held March 1-3, 2010, 6:30 pm at the theatre green room. Casting for 2 men, 17 women
On-site rehearsals begin March 22, 2010.
For more information 817-341-8687
June 2010
West of Pecos
A Comedy by Tim Kelly; courtesy of Dramatic Publishing Company
Show runs June 11-27, 2010
Friday & Saturday nights 8:00 pm
Special Father’s Day Matinee
Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm
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Directed by Darla Robinson
| Judge Roy Bean, "The Law West of Pecos," has decreed Orin Powers must hang for shooting up a poster of his beloved Lily Langtry, the famed frontier actress. The sentence has the town of Langtry, Texas, in a stew. Bad men want Orin to swing. Good citizens want him to live. Only one thing will save the unfortunate lad from the gallows; the appearance of Lily herself. What happens when the dazzling and glamorous "toast of two continents" meets the grizzled old "Bean" constitutes the fun, romance and drama that make up the legend.
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Auditions held
April 5-7, 2010, 6:30 pm at the theatre green room. Casting for 8 men, 12 women
On-site Rehearsals begin April 26, 2010
For more information 817-341-8687
July, 2010
The Wizard of Oz
A Classic fantasy based on the book by L. Frank Baum. Adapted by Anne Coulter Martens; courtesy of Dramatic Publishing Company
Show runs July 16-25, 2010
Friday & Saturday nights 8:00 pm
Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm
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Directed by Robbin Berry
| When the lights go up and Dorothy finds herself in the land of Oz, being hailed by the Munchkins for saving them from the Wicked Witch of the East; it is a pretty bewildering experience for a little girl from Kansas. But Dorothy bravely sets out to find a way back home and soon meets noble friends: the Scarecrow seeking brains, the Cowardly Lion who wants courage and the Tin Woodman who desires a heart above everything. These brave adventurers share terrifying experiences in a play beloved by audiences for many decades.
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Auditions held
May 10-12, 2010, 6:30 pm at the theatre green room. Casting for 8 males, 13 females + extras
On-site rehearsals begin May 24, 2010
For more information 817-341-8687
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