Thomas Robinson may seem mild-mannered but he has another side. As a private detective, he sees things and reports them to his client. What did he see on the Night of January 16th? Reserve your tickets now to find out.
Meet the Cast of Night of January 16th: Meredith Carpenter
Meredith Carpenter is an attorney in Shelby County. Being in court is no mystery to her. As the medical examiner, she is called to the scene to examine the body of Bjorn Faulkner. Should she have done a more thorough job? You be the judge.
Meet the Cast of Night of January 16th: Madelyn Harbison
Madelyn Harbison is an R.N. at Callahan Eye Hospital by day. This is her first role as a police detective. Known for her comedic roles, how does she handle being first on the scene to discover the grizzly remains on the pavement? Does she have compassion for Karen Andre, Faulkner’s longtime mistress?
Meet the Cast of Night of January 16th: Bill Nixon
Bill Nixon, a native Floridian, was born to play an attorney! Before retirement, he was a medicinal chemistry professor, but he missed his calling. Maybe all those years in the classroom prepared him for a legal career. With many years of performance under his belt, South City is thrilled to have him as a regular on our stage. Will his client, Karen Andre, be set free or will she spend the rest of her life in prison?
Meet the Cast of Night of January 16th: Katie Hamff
Katie Hamff is a newcomer to South City. While she may enjoy cooking and cuddling with her new kitten, onstage, she is a Southern vixen. Is she complicit in the death of her husband? This question will be answered if you come see the show.
Meet the Cast from Night of January 16th: Jon Curren
Jon Curren is an R.N. at UAB Hospital by day. This is Jon’s second show at SCT. Come and see Jon’s “other side” as he plays a dastardly bank president in the “Night of January 16th.”
Meet the Cast from Night of January 16th: Rhett Barnett
Rhett Barnett is quickly making a name for himself at South City Theatre. His drive and passion for theatre has been a welcome addition to our stage. We are so happy to have his rambunctious personality shining through in this leading role. His love of the limelight in the upcoming production of “Night of January 16th” is a perfect fit for this role.
Meet The Cast from Night of January 16th: Tara Bennet
Tara Bennett has been acting her whole life and it shows. This leading role is a completely different look for her at South City Theatre. Prepare to be wowed by her in the upcoming production of “Night of January 16th.”
Meet The Cast from Night of January 16th: Michael Wilbanks
Michael Wilbanks, a teacher by trade, has found a home at South City Theatre. He has been a teacher at Thompson middle school for 24 years. He developed a love for theatre at an early age, and has been pursuing that passion for decades. He will be a part of ‘The Night of January 16th’ production this upcoming week and is thrilled to be a part of this team at South City.
SCT Announces Auditions for UH-OH HERE COMES CHRISTMAS
Auditions will be held at South City Theatre in Pelham, AL. Auditionees will be required to wear a mask and to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, in order to protect our staff, other auditionees, cast, crew, and patrons.
Director Rachael Upton is looking to cast 2-3 adult women and 2-3 adult men. Please come prepared to read from the script and to sing the chorus of “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” a capella. (Note: Singers are NOT required. This show has the flexibility to be a musical or a non-musical, and this will depend on who is ultimately cast).
UH-OH HERE COMES CHRISTMAS “takes a funny, heartwarming, and often poignant look at the struggle to find the spirit of the holidays amid the avalanche of commercialism, stress, and chaos that crashes down every December.” This is primarily a storytelling piece, with all cast members playing multiple roles.
Show dates will be December 9-10 and 16-18 at 7:30 pm. Matinees will be at 2:00 pm on December 10 and December 18. Performances will take place at First United Methodist Church of Alabaster.
Any questions can be sent to the director at rachael.upton@southcitytheatre.com .UH-OH HERE COMES CHRISTMAS is written by Robert Fulghum & conceived/adapted by Ernest Zulia and David Caldwell. It is produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois.