Congratulations to the cast and crew of our competition cutting of A Tuna Christmas by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, and Ed Howard on their performance at ACTFest 24 (Alabama Conference of Theatre).
SCT was awarded 1st Alternate (Best in Show) and Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design. David Coker was awarded Outstanding Achievement in Acting. Alan Ashman received an honorable mention for his musical number in the Individual Events.
Thank you to everyone involved in bringing this production to festival: David Coker, Alan Ashman, Robin Rushing, Mike Gerrells, Michelle Vercher, Barbara Ashman, Ron Rabun, Todd Ponder, Lisa Ponder, and Sue Ellen Gerrells.
Join us October 11-19, 2024 for this exciting recreation of the broadcast that shook the world!
Broadcast from New York’s Mercury Theatre in 1938, this infamous radio play, based on the novel by H. G. Wells, had many terrified listeners convinced that an actual alien invasion of Earth was taking place. Adapted by Howard E. Koch, co-writer of Casablanca, and directed and narrated by Orson Welles, this original script detailing the frightening tale of an extraterrestrial takeover is now available to bring to life onstage to thrill and chill audiences.
Starring Alex Arnold, West Key, James T. Billings, and Holt Thomas, with Lena Rios on foley, and directed by Amanda Crist, this production is sure to send chills down your spine.
South City Theatre announces auditions for A Doublewide, Texas Christmas by Jones Hope Wooten. This production is directed by Mary Anne Garrett.
Auditions will be held at South City Theatre on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, and Tuesday, October 22, 2024, from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Auditions will consist of cold reading from the script.
Show dates are December 13-14, 2024, and December 20-21, 2024, at 7:30 PM, with a matinee on December 15, 2024 at 2:00 PM.
In this outrageously funny comedy, it’s Christmas-time in the newest—and tiniest—town in Texas. And it’s beginning to look a lot like trouble in Doublewide. Not only are the trailer park residents dealing with the stress of the holiday season, but they’ve just discovered that Doublewide is being double-crossed by the County. With their official incorporation papers in jeopardy, this band of eccentric Texans throw themselves into taking on the “Big Guys.” Determined to bolster their legitimacy, they first set their sights on the County-wide “Battle of The Mangers” competition. They conspire to win this smackdown with their “Nativity At The Alamo” entry…by any means possible.
In addition to that shaky undertaking and trying almost single-handedly to keep the new town afloat, Mayor Joveeta Crumpler has to wrangle her celebrity-obsessed mother, her beleaguered brother who’s being bullied by a pack of vengeful raccoons, and her demoralized best friend who’s at the end of her rope from dating every loser this side of the Rio Grande. To make matters worse, Joveeta finds herself increasingly wary of the newest resident, Patsy Price. Patsy, fresh out of the local mental institution, clearly has her own devious agenda and the County competition over in Fayro is just the place for her to settle an old score.
By the time this full-tilt rocket ride of lunacy climaxes in a what-else-can-go-wrong live television presentation, you’ll have doubled your Christmas spirit. So spend the Yuletide in Doublewide and let this hilarious Jones Hope Wooten Comedy make your Christmas merry and bright…because there’s no place like a good ol’ Texas-sized mobile home for the holidays!
Character Descriptions
Big Ethel Satterwhite – 60s. Not related to anybody. Starts Act 1 with a monologue. Starts Act 2. Will need to command the stage.
Georgia Dean Rudd – 40s. Mother of Lark. Works at the local restaurant. One reference to her being fat. Will kiss Nash.
Lark Barken – 20s. Daughter of Georgia Dean and mother to Arden Rose, which is portrayed using a doll. Granddaughter of Sloggett. Works at the same restaurant as her mother.
Haywood Sloggett (Sloggett in the script) – 70s. Lark’s grandfather and Patsy’s brother. His character gets a bit physical.
Patsy Sloggett Price – 60s. Sloggett’s younger sister. Nash’s aunt. Lark’s great aunt. Snooty. Goes a bit psycho. Gets physical.
Norwayne “Baby” Crumpler – 40s. Physical role. Gets into fights with raccoons. Will have his butt slapped.
Joveeta Crumpler – 40s. Town’s Mayor. She has a bad back and does some things to emphasize that. A little singing.
Caprice Crumpler – 70s. Barfly. Casket model and local celebrity—at least she thinks so. FLIRT. Must sing a bit. Will slap Baby’s butt.
Nash Sloggett – 40s. Georgia’s Ex, Lark’s father, Haywood’s son and Patsy’s nephew. Will kiss Georgia.
South City Theatre is happy to announce our fall youth workshop, led by Victoria Boyce.
Classes begin October 5, and will be held on Saturday mornings from 10 am to 12 pm. Performance dates November 15 and 16, 2024, at 7:00 pm. Matinees will be held November 16 and 17, 2024 at 2:00 pm.
Age Range: 8 – 18
Skill level: All welcome
Show: The Great Cell Phone Catastrophe (OR… HOW I LEARNED TO STOP TEXTING AND LOVE TO TALK) by Michael Pavese
Cost: $225 (sibling discounts available)
Victoria Boyce is excited to be working with South City for the second time, having played Maggie in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Victoria has been working with children for 13 years. She teaches theater in Moody and Hoover and also does choreography with Mike Bridges at Our Lady of the Valley. Her day job is as a teacher for the private school Valleydale Academy in Hoover grades 1st through 8th . She is looking forward to applying her skills and knowledge to a new group of kids. She wants to thank South City for the opportunity and her parents and boyfriend for always lending a helping hand.
For more information or to register visit: https://www.southcitytheatre.com/kids-programs/
South City Theatre is proud to announce the cast and crew for David Garrett’s Dish. Show dates are August 16-17, 2024, and August 22-24, 2024, at 7:30 PM and August 18 and 25, 2024, at 2:00 PM.
ALL PERFORMANCES ARE SOLD OUT!
Becky Lee … Donna Littlepage Brother Samuel … Warren Hamby Carl … Trey Woodrow Cordell … Katy Walker Dana … Mac Pearson Deputy Dykes … Amy Self Edith Ann … Genni Boatwright Hector … Holt Thomas Inez … Maree Jones Jean Marie … Robin Wallace Lois Faye … Sharon Morgan Martha Sue … Marlene Wallace Mr. Shibley … Alex Arnold Orell … Scott Frazier Rita … Leslie Price Sheriff Frye … Michael Wilbanks Shirley … Margaret Harrill Vernon … Paul LaRussa Vidalia … Stefanie Woodrow Viki … Jess Smyly Willodean/Stage Manager … Michelle Vercher
Lighting/Sound … Clark French Directed by … Donna Williamson
South City Theatre, in association with The Pelham BEAT, are pleased to announce auditions for Jack Pachuta’s A Reunion To Die For on July 27 and 28, 2024, from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Auditions will be held at South City Theatre, 2969 Pelham Parkway Suites J-K, Pelham, AL 35124. For more information email the director, Lisa Ponder, at lisa.ponder@southcitytheatre.com
Performances will be September 20 and 21, 2024 at the Pelham Civic Center Complex.
The 40-year reunion of North by Northwest High School’s class of 1984 was organized by former head cheerleader and prom queen, Sherrylynn Shuster. As the event unfolded, emotions that had been dormant for four decades made return visits. And one classmate didn’t make it because murder was on the menu.
Auditions will consist of cold reading from the script and improvisation. This is an interactive show and the director is looking for those with strong improv skills.
We are looking to fill roles for 4 females and 6 males. Anyone 18 or older may audition. If cast, younger actors will be asked to age up.
Roles Available
SHERRYLYNN SHUSTER (60-ish) – She was the head cheerleader and prom queen. Now, she is the chairperson of the Reunion Committee. Her life has not worked out according to her plans.
BRUCE BELINSKY (60-ish) – He was the star quarterback and the prom king, the high point of his life. He dropped out of sight for many years. The reunion is the first time most have seen him since high school.
FLORENCE FINNEGAN (70 or older) – She is the former principal who retired to Florida.
ELMO WOLLENSCHLAGER (70 or older)– He is the former janitor at the high school, then prison guard at the local penitentiary. He retired to a cabin in the woods because he is tired of dealing with people.
MINDY TALLIVECHIO (60-ish) – She was the girl that every boy wanted to date. She used her popularity to get what she wanted and her father’s influence to keep her from being expelled.
NICHOLAS NOTTME (60-ish) – He was the kid who never did anything wrong. His classmates picked on him, but today he is a TV personality called “Dr. Nick” who teaches people how to become their parents.
LAURA LAMINATE (60-ish) – She was the editor of the school paper. Professionally known as “Lucretia Lamore,” she is the author of several steamy romance novels.
STANLEY STOVER (60-ish) – He was the clumsy, class valedictorian. His favorite subject was Chemistry. Today, he is the owner of Eve of Destruction, Ltd, a company that blows up structures with no trace left behind. Must be comfortable with physical comedy.
LAWRENCE LAW (45-70)- Police Chief. He’s an experienced lawman.
South City Theatre is proud to announce our 25th Anniverssary Season (2024-2025).
Join us as we celebrate 25 years of bringing theatre to Shelby County. We have six amazing shows planned for our mainstage season, which will culminate in a Gala Celebration next summer.
Season passes are on sale now through July 31 for $80. Get yours soon as the price increases to $90 on August 1, 2024.
Covering Dish by David Garrett. Covering Dish hasn’t been performed in the area in over 20 years. South City Theatre is proud to bring this gem back to the stage. The death of Great Aunt Eula Mae has thrown the five Dish sisters into a tizzy. Who stole the two-carat diamond ring that Aunt Eula Mae promised to each of them? Does it have anything to do with the son who recently got out of prison? If you can’t trust your family, who can you trust? The show opens in August and is directed by Donna Williamson.
The War of the Worlds: The 1938 Radio Script, based on the novel by H.G. Wells and written by Howard E. Koch. The show that changed radio and made Orson Welles a household name. Originally broadcast on CBS Radio on October 30, 1938, this vivid – and often terrifying — description of a Martian invasion of Earth panicked radio listeners throughout the northeast United States. This stage adaptation uses the original script that Welles used for his Mercury Radio Theatre of the Air. The show opens in October and is directed by Amanda Crist.
A Doublewide Texas Christmas by Jamie Wooten, Jessie Jones and Nicholas Hope. Somewhere in the Texas heartland, lies the brand new town of Doublewide – Population, 10. It’s Christmas time, and it’s beginning to look a lot like trouble. Doublewide is being double crossed by the county and might lose their status as a town. Maybe if they win the countywide “Battle of The Mangers,” their Christmas will be saved. The show opens in December and is directed by Mary Ann Garrett
God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza. First published in 2008, the play involves two sets of parents; the son of one couple has hurt the son of the other couple at a public park. The parents meet to discuss the matter in a civilized manner. However, as the evening goes on, the parents become increasingly childish and the meeting devolves into chaos. The show opens in February. This production is directed by Pat Yates and has already been cast.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield. All 37 Plays in 97 Minutes! An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) was London’s longest-running comedy having clocked a very palpable nine years in London’s West End at the Criterion Theatre! Join these madcap men in tights as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter. The show opens in April and is directed by Victoria Boyce.
Laughter on the 23rd Floor by Neil Simon. The play focuses on Max Prince, the star of a weekly comedy-variety show circa 1953, and his staff, including Simon’s alter-ego Lucas Brickman, who maintains a running commentary on the writing, fighting, and wacky antics which take place in the writers’ room. Max has an ongoing battle with NBC executives, who fear his humor is too sophisticated for Middle America.. The show opens in June and is directed by Clay Boyce.
In addition to our six mainstage shows, we will have several special events. First up is a partnership with The Pelham BEAT in September, A Reunion To Die For by Jack Pachuta. Tickets for this event will be available via The Pelham BEAT. Our Summer Shorts series continues in 2025, with the call for directors going out in February 2025.We have a few other events that will be announced later in the season.
We are proud to announce the directors and cast of our Summer Shorts 2024 series. The production will run July 19 – 21, 2024. Seats will be available beginning June 24. Make your plans to attend now!
1-800 by Joseph Sorrentino Directed by Genni Boatwright Phone Voice: Wendy Dewberry Frank: Alan Ashman
Barbe & Ken by Sandra Dempsey Directed by Lesley Warren Barbie: Rylie Jackson Ken: West Key
Benchmarks by Glenn Alterman Directed by Valerie Brock Ted: Kevin B. Townes Telly: Eryn Smith
The History of Television, Condensed by John C. Havens Directed by Andy Johnson One: Dana Cheek Two: Romeo Garrison
Spies by David J. LeMaster Directed by Katy Walker One: Zach Spencer Two: Devin Crenshaw
Catfish Moon: A play about brotherhood, romance, and life
The old fishing pier out on the end of Cypress Lake has just fallen under the magic of another Catfish Moon. It was the favorite hangout for three best friends when they were kids—skipping school, skinny dipping and even experiencing the mysteries of kissing girls. Now Curley, Gordon and Frog are older, and they have tasted the bitterness of life as well as the sweetness, and the pressures and problems that come with middle age have eroded the closeness between Frog and Gordon. The final straw comes when Frog discovers that Gordon is dating his ex-wife. Curley, the “big brother” of the bunch, in an attempt to recapture the friendship and settle all disputes, convinces Frog and Gordon to go on an overnight fishing trip like old times. On the pier, the weight of adulthood is lifted by laughter and their love of fishing, and the three guys discover that their friendship was never really lost. However, in the midst of catching the biggest fish of all time, life brings them back to a painful reality. The poignant resolution of the play brings Gordon and Frog to the realization that life is too precious and too short to let true friendship get away.
This production is directed by Clay Boyce and stars David Coker, Steven Ross, Michael Wilbanks, and Robin Rowe Wallace. The production team includes – Patrice Headington, Mike Oakes, and Andy Johnson.
Show dates are June 14-15, and June 21-22, 2024 at 7:30 PM, with a matinee on June 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Please note: All ticket sales are through our box office and not via third party sellers. If you find that you are unable to attend a production after purchasing your tickets, please reach out to us at 205.621.2128.
