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South City Theatre and The Pelham Beat Present Love Letters

South City Theatre and the Pelham BEAT are excited to present Love Letters, a poignant and entertaining play that explores the profound and enduring nature of love. The play revolves around two friends who have exchanged letters, cards, and notes with each other for more than half a century. But as they reflect on their lives and choices, they realize that they may have missed out on the love of their lives. This production is directed by Pat Yates and stars Sue Ellen Gerrells and Ron Dauphinee.


Love Letters is a heartwarming and humorous portrayal of the human experience of love, loss, and connection. It is a play that will leave audiences both laughing and crying. But that’s not all! The play is presented alongside a sumptuous dinner and dessert. The menu includes a delicious chicken marsala dish, consisting of grilled chicken breast sautéed in a creamy mushroom marsala sauce served with garlic mashed potatoes and streamed broccoli. For dessert, indulge in some strawberry shortcake. A cash bar will also be available for those who wish to have a drink.


The event will take place at the Banquet Hall of the Civic Complex & Ice Arena, starting at 6 PM. This is an excellent opportunity to enjoy a delightful evening of entertainment, food, and drinks with friends and loved ones.


Don’t miss this chance to experience Love Letters and indulge in a delicious meal with great company!


Reserve your tickets now ➡ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2BJKpUm2liJsvMr7CYL6To2AfV6UPImUEEIJ6GVRDVBbBJg/viewform

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Summer Camp Registration is Now Open


➡Deadline to register: June 15th
➡For students 6-18
➡Tuition: $400 for two weeks + Tshirt, sibling discount available ($50 deposit due upon registration)
➡Camp dates are June 19-23, 2023 and June 26-30, 2023
➡Classes will meet between 9am – 3pm
➡Location: Restore Campus, 128 Market Center Dr, Alabaster, AL 35007

Over the course of two weeks, your child will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of theatre classes including acting, singing, dancing, and improv. Our experienced instructors will teach them all the tricks of the trade and help them develop their skills.
The camp will culminate in a showcase performance where your child will have the opportunity to show off their new skills and perform in front of family and friends.
But it’s not just about the performance. Participation in theatre has been proven to have many benefits for children. It helps to build confidence, improve public speaking skills, develop social skills, and foster creativity.


So what are you waiting for? Sign up your child for our theatrical summer camp and watch them grow in confidence and creativity!


Register at https://forms.gle/G#childrenstheatre

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 South City Theatre presents Panache by Don Gordon

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Thursday’s April 20 performance has been cancelled. The two performances on April 21 & 22 at 7:30 pm are available at the special rate of $10 each. https://www.southcitytheatre.com/get-tickets/  for tickets.

Seven letters.  Two people.  One vanity plate. Kathleen, a Scarsdale socialite, wants something Harry, a short-order cook from Brooklyn, already has. Harry has his reasons for refusing to exchange plates. Kathleen resolves to use her feminine charms and her checkbook to make Harry fork over the goods. But nothing is simple, and what begins as a ridiculous squabble over a seemingly unimportant matter turns into a poignant, funny, and bumpy ride toward the mending of two broken lives. A MUST SEE! 

Directed by Clay Boyce and starring Alan Ashman, David Gauntt, Patrice Headington, Keith Ngo, and Elane Barlow.“This sentence by Edmond Rostand, the author of “Cyrano de Bergerac” describes our show perfectly: panache: “A little frivolous perhaps, most certainly a little theatrical, panache is nothing but a grace which is so difficult to retain in the face of death, a grace which demands so much strength that, all the same, it is a grace … which I wish for all of us.” says director Clay Boyce.

Please note that this show contains adult themes and may not be suitable for some audiences.

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AUDITIONS–Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming

In 2019, South City Theatre produced the heartwarming and hilarious musical, “Smoke on the Mountain.” The show was such a success that audiences clamored for more; so we are answering the call with a sequel, “Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming!”

It’s October 1945, and the gospel‑singing Sanders Family is back together again. The war is over, and America’s years of prosperity are just beginning. But there’s another kind of rite of passage at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, where Reverend Mervin Oglethorpe is giving his last service. He’s been called to preach in Texas, and he’s already bought a ten‑gallon hat and is preparing to ride into the sunset with his wife, June, who is eight months pregnant. Tomorrow morning, young Dennis Sanders takes over as Mount Pleasant’s pastor. Join the Sanders Family as they send Mervin and June off in style, with hilarious and touching stories and twenty‑five toe‑tapping bluegrass gospel favorites, including Rock of Ages, Leaning on the Everlasting Arms; Unclouded Day; and Do Lord.

AUDITION INFORMATION

Some of the performers from our original production will repeat their roles: Jim Billings, Ryan Gerrells, Clint Neville, Michael Wilbanks, Amy Self, and Rhonda Ray.

Open roles include:

JUNE– non-soloist. Female. 30s-40s. Excellent physical comedy timing. June “signs not sings”. Unfortunately her signing is quite literal and absolutely hysterical.

DENISE – 20s-30s. Female. Married with rambunctious children who are offstage, Denise is always dealing with chaos. Soprano. Soloist.

VERA – 50s-60s. Female. The matriarch of the Sanders family. Vera quotes the Bible often–especially to the pastor. She loves her family, but also loves to be right at all times. Alto. Soloist.

Ability to harmonize a must!

Also looking for performers who play instruments in the blue-grass style, especially guitar, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, fiddle, etc. If you can play, be prepared to audition with your instrument. Will consider adding musicians to the cast who don’t have specific roles or lines.

Where: Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, 858 Kent Dairy Rd, Alabaster, AL 35007

Audition Dates: Sunday, May 7, 3-5 p.m. and/or Monday, May 8, 7-8:30 p.m. You don’t have to attend both audition dates.

Rehearsals will be at churches in Alabaster.

Performances: Touring to area churches on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights July 13-22 at 7:30 p.m. Additional Sunday afternoon or evening performances may be added during that time frame, as well.

Director Sue Ellen Gerrells–South City Theatre
Musical Director William Harper (Choir director at First United Methodist Church, Alabaster)

For more information, email director at sueellengerrells@gmail.com

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Announcing the Cast of Panache

We are excited to announce the cast for our upcoming production of “Panache” by Don Gordon, directed by Clay Boyce.


Harry – Alan Ashman
Jumbo – David Gauntt
Kathleen – Patrice Headington
Irwin – Keith Ngo
Laura – Elane Barlow


Show dates are April 14-16, 2023 and April 20-22, 2023. Tickets are available at https://www.southcitytheatre.com/get-tickets/

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Announcing the Cast of Elvis People

We just can’t help falling in love with the cast of Elvis People! Show dates are February 3 – 11, 2023.

Nancy Estes, Harper Upchurch, Trey Woodrow, Dale Jones, Katy Walker, Alan Ashman, Kathy Scruggs, Madelyn Harbison, Donna Balsley, Sally Montgomery, Steven Ross, and Donna Willamson.

Thank you to everyone who came out to audition and made this such a difficult decision. Auditions for our next show, Panache, will be announced very soon. We hope to see all of you then.

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Guess Who’s Coming To Town!

Want a unique gift for your budding stars? Our spring Kid’s ActingUp workshop presents “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” directed by Jessica Smyly. All workshop participants will be involved in this magical theatrical event. 

Workshop Registration is $275 and includes  a t-shirt!*  Multiple sibling discounts are available.  

Sign up now at: https://forms.gle/hJsHxfr1L4TuHX3r7

➡For students 8-18

➡Classes begin February 25th, 2023

➡Classes will meet on Monday evenings and ➡Saturday mornings

➡Location: South City Theatre, Alpine Square, 2969 Pelham Parkway, Suites J-K, Pelham, AL 35124

Give the gift of theatre to the children you love. For more information, email info@southcitytheatre.com

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Season Tickets On Sale Now

Season Tickets on Sale Now

Season Tickets for the 2022-2023 Season are on sale now.

Each ticket package includes five flex tickets to be used at your discretion. Use them all for one performance or spread them out over the season. Each package costs $80. Contact our box office manager at 205.621.2128 to purchase.

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Announcing the Cast of Death and Taxes

South City Theatre is proud to announce the cast for our upcoming production of Death and Taxes by Pat Cook. The show is directed by Thomas Robinson.

Show dates are October 7 and 8, 2022, and October 14-15, 2022 at 7:30 PM. There will be two matinees: October 9, 2022 and October 16, 2022, at 2:00 PM.

Kathleen Lyles……….Genni Boatwright
Eddie King………Lee Green
Lydia Kleft……….Robin Rushing
Wesley Thorne……….Michael Wilbanks
Carl Johansen……….Michael DiLaura
Mattie Johansen……….Teresa Stahl
Cora Sedgewick……….Rita Kay
Dr. Eliza Bishop……….Sally Montgomery
Ellis Martindale……….Tyler Costley

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