The Best Little Theatre In Alabama
We’re excited to announce that we have received an Alabama “Support the Arts” License Plate grant for our ActingUp! Youth Program!
You can support this program by purchasing an arts plate from your county’s vehicle licensing office the next time you renew your tag.
South City Theatre is proud to announce our cast for our next production with The Pelham Beat: Murder is a Fine Art by Jack Pachuta.
Show dates are September 19 and 20, 2025. Performances will be held at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena.
Fiona Fakes: Ayla Thacker-Croom
Brett Cutler: Clark French
Luigi Lambrusco: Jon Curren
Security Guard: Julia Levy
Sharon Sharalike: Katherine Simmons
Libby LaBelle/Lilac LaBelle: Lizzie Bowen
Rumor monger: Madelyn Harbison
Rumor monger/Fiona Fakes understudy: Michelle
Vercher
Rumor monger: Ron Rabun
Pete Casso: Max Berrios
Directed by: Lisa Ponder
Please visit The Pelham Beat’s Facebook page for
reservation information.
We are proud to announce the cast of The Second-to-Last Chance Ladies League.
Thank you to all the amazing talent who came out to auditions.
Sedalia Ellicott- Donna Williamson
Charlie Collins- Lisa Nelson
Libby Ruth Ames- Robin Rushing
Deedra Wingate- Margie Eubanks
Monette Gentry- Robin Wallace
Stage Manager: Katherine Simmons
Assistant Stage Manager: Margaret Roberts
Director: Hannah Sizemore
Show dates are August 15-23, 2025.
Seats are available now at www.southcitytheatre.com
Season tickets for our 2025–2026 season are now on sale! Each pass includes six tickets for just $90. But if you purchase before the end of July, you’ll receive an early bird discount and pay only $80 per pass.
Call our box office at 205.621.2125 to place your order.
Our 2025-2026 Season includes six mainstage shows: The Second-to-Last Chance Ladies League; Dial M for Murder; Christmas Queens; The Cottage; Much Ado About Nothing; and Red, White, and Tuna.
The Cottage by Sandy Rustin is a British Farce requiring actors to speak with an upper to middle class British accent with razor sharp pacing & comedic timing. 3 females & 3 males.
For those interested, please prepare a 60-90 second monologue to be performed with a British accent.
Roles Available
SYLVIA VAN KIPNESS: Mid 20’s-40’s, female – A “lovely and rash romantic”. Feminine, yet strong-willed, Sylvia’s attempts at true love leave her frustrated and ever hopeful for a shocking turn of events. BRITISH RP ACCENT. This role requires moments of physical intimacy. This role also requires moments of physical violence.
BEAU: Mid 20’s-Late 40’s, male – “Perhaps the best looking man in Britain,” quite the philanderer. Logical to the point of pessimism. Beau is the type of fellow quite happy with the status quo, no matter what the status quo may be. BRITISH RP ACCENT. This role requires moments of physical intimacy
MARJORIE: Mid 20’s-40’s, – EXTREMELY PREGNANT (8 Months), pragmatic and a tad spicy. Unflappable in every sense of the word. Unless of course, she’s in labor. BRITISH RP ACCENT. This role requires moments of physical intimacy
CLARKE: Mid 20’s-Late 40’s, – Distinguished gent with a lover’s spirit. Always aiming to please, Clarke’s kind-heartedness may lead others to take him for a fool.
BRITISH RP ACCENT. This role requires moments of physical intimacy.
DIERDRE: 20’s-30’s, – An awfully pretty, “wisp of a thing,” sometimes wise, nincompoop. Gullible is Diedre’s middle name. She’s awfully sweet though, if you like that sort of thing. Surprisingly capable of unexpected clarity and insight. Has an interesting giggle
BRITISH ACCENT (RP/WORKING CLASS). This role requires moments of physical intimacy & moments of physical violence.
RICHARD 30’s-40s male – A “murderous, yet gentle soul.” Born to be half of a soul-mated duo, Richard is hell-bent on finding and keeping his true love (no matter what). BRITISH ACCENT (RP/WORKING CLASS). This role requires moments of physical intimacy.
Email info@southcitytheatre.com for more information.
When: July 11 – 13, 2025
Where: South City Theatre, Pelham, Alabama
Tickets: https://www.southcitytheatre.com/get-tickets/
Join us for an evening of nostalgic family fun and laughter, reliving some of your favorite skits from The Carol Burnett Show.
The skits include The Show Must Go On, Passion on 10th Ave, Flight “13” to Nowhere, Lovely Story, The Coffee Commercial, The Old Folks (Honeymoon), Alice Portnoy and the Bank Robbers, The Exterminator, Fireside Girl (Bachelor’s Apartment), and High School Classmates.
Directed by Katherine Simmons, Hannah Jane Sizemore, Sydney Alison Batten, Stephen French, and Dallas Teague.
Starring Dakota Fowler, Dana Cheek, David Gauntt, Elisa (Lisa) Nelson, Erin Hunter, Jack Davis, Jon Curren, Joshua Robertson, Keith Blankenship, Leah Tkacik, Madison Miller, Margaret Roberts, Max Berrios, Paul LaRussa, Robin Wallace, Seth Spotloe, and Sharon B. Morgan.
Get ready to laugh until it hurts! South City Theatre invites you to experience Laughter on the 23rd Floor, Neil Simon’s fast-paced, semi-autobiographical comedy inspired by his time writing for television legend Sid Caesar. Directed by Clay Boyce, this razor-sharp production runs June 13–21, 2025, and promises a behind-the-scenes look at the chaos, camaraderie, and comic genius of a 1950s TV writing team.
With a cast packed full of talent, this production features David Kimbrough, Steven Ross, Shawn Reese, Kevin Grohoska, Dakota Fowler, Robin Wallace, Holt Thomas, Leah Tkacik, and Thomas Robinson. Together, they bring to life the eccentric, lovable team of writers who juggle jokes, egos, and network executives—often all at once.
Expect rapid-fire wit, clever banter, and heartfelt moments as the characters navigate the highs and lows of working in comedy during a politically tense era. It’s a smart, hilarious tribute to the golden age of television and the minds who made America laugh.
Tickets will go fast for this comedy gem, so don’t miss your chance to join us for an unforgettable evening of theater. Laughter on the 23rd Floor runs June 13–21 at South City Theatre—where the jokes are big, the stakes are high, and the laughter is nonstop!
Content Advisory: Laughter on the 23rd Floor contains adult language and themes. Parental discretion is advised. Email info@southcitytheatre.com if you have questions regarding this content.
Audition Details:
Sunday, June 1, 2025 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Monday, June 2, 2025 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Location: South City Theatre
Auditions will include: Cold reads from the script, improv, and other fun activities.
Roles available for up to 10M/10F, ages 18 and up
Questions? Email us at info@southcitytheatre.com
Whether you’re a seasoned performer or looking to take your first steps on stage, Summer Shorts ’25 is the perfect chance to jump into the spotlight!
This year, we’re celebrating the timeless comedy of The Carol Burnett Show with a collection of hilarious, high-energy skits.
Featuring five fantastic directors—Stephen French, Hannah Sizemore, Katherine Simmons, Dallas Teague, and Sydney Batten.
New to the stage? We’ve got room for you.Been doing this for years? Come show us what you’ve got.
South City Theatre is thrilled to announce the directing team for Summer Shorts ’25! Join us in welcoming the incredibly talented: Stephen French, Hannah Sizemore, Katherine Simmons, Dallas Teague, and Sydney Batten! This dynamic group is bringing serious passion and creativity to the stage — and we can’t wait for you to see what they have in store.
Auditions are set for:
Sunday, June 1 | 
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Monday, June 2 | 
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Stay tuned — full audition details are coming later this week!
Psst… we’ve added a couple of clues about which shorts we will be doing in the photos. Can you guess what’s coming?
South City Theatre has received a $22,300 Creative Places Arts Facilities grant from Alabama State Council on the Arts to fund improvements and additions to their sound equipment.
The Creative Places Arts Facilities program strengthens Alabama’s creative economy by providing grants for the construction, renovation, restoration, or enhancement of arts facilities across the state. Public funding, through a special appropriation from the Alabama State Legislature, makes these grants possible and is essential for fostering arts, culture, and community growth.
With these funds, South City Theatre will acquire a sound system for travel shows and improvements to their in-house sound system, with the goal of improving the experience for their patrons.
“We’ve needed to expand our current modest sound system for many years, but the cost has been prohibitive. With this generous grant from Alabama State Council on the Arts, we can purchase the necessary equipment, including microphones and speakers, to give quality audio experiences for all our performances, no matter where we perform,” said Donna Williamson, Artistic Director.
Installation of the equipment and training are expected to be complete by the fall of 2025, with plans to utilize the new equipment this May.
This grant, awarded by the Alabama State Council on the Arts, enables South City Theatre to reach new audiences, foster community development, provide the highest quality programming, and demonstrate the importance of arts as a key component for quality of life in Alabama.
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About South City Theatre
SCT is a 501C3 non-profit, award-winning community theatre dedicated to promoting theatre in Shelby County, AL and a proud member of the Alabama Conference of Theatre, the Southeastern Theatre Conference, and the American Association of Community Theatre. We produce six mainstage plays each year and special events attract approximately 3,000 audience members annually. Our youth program, Acting Up, offers two workshops during the school year and a two-week summer camp, which allows children ages 9-16 the opportunity to study the craft of acting by producing a production under the direction of professional theatre instructors. For more information, visit www.southcitytheatre.com.
About Alabama State Council on the Arts
Alabama State Council on the Arts is the official state agency for the support and development of the arts in Alabama. The Council on the Arts works to expand and preserve the state’s cultural resources by supporting nonprofit arts organizations, schools, colleges, units of local government, and individual artists. Arts programs, assisted by Council grants, have a track record of enhancing community development, education, cultural tourism, and overall quality of life in all regions of the state. Alabama State Council on the Arts grants are made possible by an annual appropriation from the Alabama Legislature and additional funds from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. To learn more, visit arts.alabama.gov.