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Announcing the Cast of Murder is a Fine Art

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.

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Announcing the Cast of The Second-to-Last Chance Ladies League

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

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South City Theatre Announces Auditions for The Cottage

  • When: Tuesday, August 19, and Wednesday, August 20, 2025 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Where: South City Theatre
  • Show Dates: February 6 – 14, 2026
  • Directed by Pat Yates

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.

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South City Theatre presents Summer Shorts ’25: An Evening of Carol Burnett Skits.

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.

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Announcing Auditions for Dial M for Murder

South City Theatre is excited to announce auditions for our October show, Dial M for Murder, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, from the original by Frederick Knott, and directed by Mary Anne Garrett.

When: Sunday, July 20, 2025 from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM and Tuesday, July 22, 2025, from 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Where: South City Theatre, 2969 Pelham Parkway, Suites J-K, Pelham, AL 35124

Show dates: October 24, 2025 – November 1, 2025.

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
The director will give an overview at the stated rehearsal start time. Please contact us, if you have any questions.

Character Synopsis / Additional Information

Margot Wendice – late 20s/30s/40s, English. Wife to Tony and Maxine’s former lover. Victim of an attempted murder. This part will require fight choreography. Margot and Maxine will share a kiss. Grace Kelley played this character in the iconic film.

Maxine Hadley – 30s/40s, American. Successful author. Margot’s former lover. Maxine and Margot will share a kiss.

Tony Wendice – late 20s/30s/40s, English Husband to Margot. Former schoolmate of Lesgate.

Lesgate – 30s/40s, English Former schoolmate of Tony. Must have the physical ability to die on stage (i.e., flexibility). This part will require fight choreography

Inspector Hubbard – English. Physical presence of a police inspector.

Available Volunteer Crew Positions
Set Construction Help
Assistant Director
Stage Manager
Costumer / Dresser
Fight Choreographer
Set Decorator
Set Painter
Music & Sound Design

Email info@southcitytheatre.com with any questions.

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Audition Notice for Murder is a Fine Art

South City Theatre, in partnership with The Pelham BEAT, is happy to announce auditions for their fall interactive murder mystery dinner theatre, Jack Pachuta’s Murder is a Fine Art

• Dates/Time:July 14-15, 2025 at 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMat South City Theatre in Pelham, Alabama
• Roles available for 3 men, 3-4 women, 1 male or female, and 3 extras
• Character ages can be from 20s to 100s
• Accents: Some characters will have distinct accents, these can be overexaggerated and imperfect. Be prepared to bring the accents to the auditions.
• Auditions will consist of reading from the script and small improv exercises.
• Show dates: September 19 -20, 2025
• Directed by Lisa Ponder
• Email info@southcitytheatre.com if you have any questions.

About the Show

Libby LaBelle, art critic for the influential “Graphic News,” used her vitriolic columns to destroy the careers of many artists. A good review from Libby meant instant success. A bad review could signal the end of the line for the career of even the most talented individual.

And, Libby didn’t limit her critiques to the art world. She’d regularly write scathing comments about the events she’d attended, panning the planning as well as the cuisine and wine selections. That’s why, over the years, her list of eminent enemies grew. She was loved by her adoring fans and hated by the targets of her poisonous prose.

When it was announced that impressionist artist Pete Casso was to preview an upcoming exhibit at the Creative Connection Art Gallery, Libby made a point of letting everyone know she’d be there to, once again, pen a negative review of Casso’s latest masterpiece.

Who would have suspected that the review would never be printed? For, in the middle of an acerbic attack on both the artwork and the occasion, Libby collapsed in a heap on the floor of the gallery, her worrisome word processor silenced forever.

Did someone take the opportunity to do away with her explosive expletives? And, what past unknown indiscretions could have prompted the passion? It would take a palette of investigative skills to solve the case and identify the murderer.

Characters

Libby LaBelle – (F) Art critic for the Graphic News. An Ann Coulter-type, she lives in Hoboken and is a real New Yorker – by both style and accent. Could be played by the same actress as Lilac LaBell or by a different actress who looks similar.

Lilac LaBelle – (F) Libby’s southern cousin from Atlanta. A Scarlett O’Hara-type, she oozes
charm and female “helplessness.” Uses the dumb blonde stereotype to her advantage. She is demure and seductive to men. But catty and nasty to women. Could be played by the same actress as Libby LaBelle or by a different actress who looks similar. Speaks with a deep southern accent.

Sharon Sharalike – (F) Event Planner who’s been hired to organize the evening. She is from the East Coast. She is efficient and emotionless. Accent is similar to Mona Lisa Vito in My Cousin Vinny or Fran Fine (The Nanny).

Luigi Lambrusco – (M) Italian chef/caterer. He is an Italian version of Gordon Ramsey. Over the top Italian accent (think “It’s-a-Me, Mario”).

Brett Cutler – (M) Rhett Butler-type who’s had relationships with both Libby and Lilac.
He is rich. He has a very deep southern accent.

Pete Casso – (M) Artist, teaches art to wealthy students, studied at the Sorbonne, but doesn’t speak French.

Fiona Fakes – (F) Art forger, student of Pete Casso, very stylish, and is from Sausalito, California.

Security Guard: (M/F) Big Personality. Commanding. Think Frank Drebin (Naked Gun), Columbo (Columbo), Sarah Ashburn (The Heat) or Shannon Mullins (The Heat). There is a lot of flexibility in how you interpret this role.

The Gossips: (M/F): Three to Four actors who will circulate amongst the audience spreading rumors about the characters. Lots of room to create your own distinct character.

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Auditions for The Second-To-Last Chance Ladies League by Jones Hope Wooten

When: June 22 and 23, 2025 from 6-8pm
Where: South City Theatre:
What to Prepare: 60-90 second comedic monologue as well as cold reads from the script.
Directed by: Hannah Sizemore

Show Description: In this fast-paced, feel-good comedy, four lifelong friends—Libby Ruth, Deedra, Monette, and Charlie—reunite at Laurelton Oaks, now reimagined as “Occasionally Yours,” an all-purpose event venue. As they dive into running the business together, chaos ensues: Monette navigates yet another wild divorce, Charlie faces a late-blooming midlife crisis, Libby Ruth juggles college with her husband’s unexpected romantic revival, and Deedra battles the controlling former owner who won’t let go.

Over the course of one uproarious year, the women host baby showers, memorials—even a surprise wedding—where everything that can go wrong does. A sequel to Always a Bridesmaid (but hilarious on its own), this Jones Hope Wooten comedy is a celebration of friendship, second chances, and unstoppable Southern charm.

Show dates are: August 15 – 23, 2025

Email info@southcitytheatre.com if you have any questions.

Character Descriptions: Looking for 5 women

Sedalla Ellicott: Late 60s, a formidable, elegant Virginia hostess and life- force. She is the former owner of Laurelton Oaks.

Charlie Collins: 50s, a tree-hugging, Birkenstock wearing, acerbic Southern free spirit

Libby Ruth Ames: 50s, hopeless romantic, sweet -natured, plain-spoken, and guileless

Deedra Wingate: 50s, headstrong with a dry wit, and a no nonsense former Judge

Monette Gentry: 50s: a kinda flashy, kinda trashy, Southern to the bone flirt

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Audition for South City Theatre’s Summer Shorts ’25!

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.

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Announcing the Directors for Summer Shorts ’25

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?

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South City Theatre receives grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts

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.

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