THE HALLELUJAH GIRLS by Jones, Hope and Wooten, Bastrop Opera House, August 9 - 24, 2013

[711 Spring Street, Bastrop, TX - click for map]


presents


The Hallelujah Girls
a comic play by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, Jamie Wooten
directed by Engela Edwards

Fridays and Saturdays, August 9, 16, 17, 23, 24
and Sunday Matinee August 11 &18, 2013
Tickets: $12 Adults; and $10 for Seniors, Active Military, Veterans, and Students

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Hilarity abounds when six feisty females shake up their lives in this side-splitting, joyful comedy that will make you laugh out loud and shout "Hallelujah!"
Cast:
Michelle Billett as Carlene Travis
Rachel Edwards as Nita Mooney
Joycelyn Schedler as Mavis Flowers
Alicia Gust as Crystal Hart
Lisa Holcomb as Sugar Lee Thompkins
McKenzie Morrison as Bunny Sutherland
Will Holcomb as Bobbie Dwayne Dillahunt
Danne Absure as Porter Padgett
Stage Crew: Bruce Calvery
Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

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General Auditions at the Bastrop Opera House, July 8, 2013

Bastrop Opera House Auditions for 2013 Summer and Fall Comedies and Musicals, Adult Actors, Singers, and Dancers needed.
 Male and Female roles for 17 years and older actors only!

Open Call: Monday, July 8, 2013 at 6 p.m.  

711 Spring Street, Bastrop, TX - click for map


Readings from scripts; singing a cappella or with your CD 

Directors: Engela Edwards* and Chester Eitze

Notes from director Chester Eitze on his Auditions:

• September's Always...Patsy Cline is already cast.
• November's Bingo (musical) performs Fridays and Saturdays, November 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday Matinee, Nov. 17 at 2:30 p.m.
• December's holiday show or shows will be scheduled after auditions, but most likely performance dates are Fridays and Saturdays December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 and Sunday Dec. 15, 2013.

*Note from director Engela Edwards on her Auditions: I'm thrilled to be directing at the Opera House again. I arrived in Texas at the end of May and have already directed one show at the Opera House. I can't wait to see familiar faces, and hope to meet new performers during this audition.

About auditioning for the shows I'm directing:

• My call backs will be July 9.
• I will then cast my season shows, and you will be contacted on July 10.
• We will have a read through with the cast as soon as possible where you will get your rehearsal schedule.
• My 2013 shows will have traditional 4 to 5 day-a-week rehearsals, lasting for 4 to 5 weeks, immediately prior to the show dates, followed by 3 weekends of performances.
• Performances happen on Fridays, Saturdays, and some Sundays.
• August 2013 show: Rehearsals starts July 10 or 11, and performances are Fridays and Saturdays, August 9, 16, 17, 23, 24 and Sunday Matinee August 11, 18, 2013. Currently I have four scripts I want to direct for August. The talent I see at auditions will determine which show is the August show and which will have to wait until the 2014.
• October 2013 Oz! Regular rehearsals for the Adult performers start September 9. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays Oct. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, and Sunday Matinees Oct. 13 & 20.
• Adults will rehearse in the evenings. Plan on pickup rehearsals on Thursday's of show week. I need everyone there dress rehearsal week.
• There is a chance that there could be an opportunity for an additional show which rehearses during the day, depending on the rehearsal availability schedule of the talent I see at auditions. So bring your calendars, because ALL rehearsal and performance conflicts will need to be noted at the auditions.

I usually have a cast in mind when I choose a show, or I know that I have the talent available to cast the show I've chosen. Since I have been traveling since the 2011 Bastrop Wildfires, I'm not sure what talent is available, therefore I have chosen:

a play with an all female cast
a play with an all male cast
a silly musical with a huge cast of men and women
a comedy with a small cast of men and woman
a comedy with a small cast of mostly younger roles
a comedy with a medium sized cast of all older roles
shows that require very experienced actors
shows that could work with less experienced actors

If you plan to audition for one of my shows, please send me an email and tell me a little about yourself. Send email to Engela@EASYtheatre.com and make sure you write "auditions" in the subject line.

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ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE, created by Ted Swindley, Bastrop Opera House, September 6 - 21, 2013

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[711 Spring Street, Bastrop, TX - click for map]









presents




Always...Patsy Cline
 

Written and Originally Directed by Ted Swindley - based on a true story
"Musical clearances secured and used by permission.

Directed by Chester Eitze

Popular Musical Command Engagement
Fri. and Sat. Sept. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.SundayMatinees: Sept. 8 and Sept. 22, 2013 at 2:30 p.m.

(Note the matinees are expected to sell out first.)

Terry Lyne Moore (Patsy Cline) and Engela Edwards (Louise Seger) recreate their starring roles,
with the live band The Bodacious Bobcats.

$15 All seats are reserved seating.
“Always…Patsy Cline” has enjoyed great success all over the United States, including a successful run off-Broadway. It has been one of the most produced musicals in America according to American Theatre Magazine.
“Always…Patsy Cline” is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer. The show is based on a true story about Cline’s friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk.
The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy's unforgettable hits such as "Crazy," "I Fall to Pieces," "Sweet Dreams." and "Waking After Midnight"…27 songs in all. The show's title was inspired by Cline's letters to Seger, which were consistently signed "Love ALWAYS... Patsy Cline.”

Produced by special arrangement with Ted Swindley Productions.
Go to ticket page.

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SHAKESPEARE ROCKS! and ANNA AND AUGUST by Don Zolidis, Easy Theatre Youth Troupe and Bastrop Opera House, June 9 and 10, 2013

[711 Spring Street, Bastrop, TX - click for map]


presents




Shakespeare Rocks!
By William Shakespeare
Original narration by Landon & Will Holcomb
The Bastrop Opera House ACT OUT Company directed by Chester Eitze
Scenes from A Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth, and Taming of the Shrew .
Songs from Shakespeare's plays interspersed.

together with

Anna and August
By Don Zolidis

The EASY Theatre Teen Troupe directed by Engela Edwards 

Anna is the smartest girl in the school. She's also a purple belt in Tae Kwon Do and has a devastating punch. Strangely enough, she has trouble meeting boys, except for August, who seems to appreciate her weirdness.
Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. www.playscripts.com

Two 40-minute one-act plays
Sunday, June 9 - 2 p.m.
and
Monday, June 10 - 6 p.m.
Adults $5 ; Youth (18 and under) $3
Includes both shows. Theatre seating; general admission (parties of 8 or more will be reserved seats for safety) 

Tickets available at the door starting 30 minutes before show time, or on line at http://bastropoperahouse.com/ until the day before the show.

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Upcoming: Always, Patsy Cline, Bastrop Opera House, July 15 - August 6

Found on-line:

Bastrop Opera House
in association with Maxine's on Main presents

Always...Patsy Cline

Written and Originally Directed by Ted Swindley
Directed by Chester Eitze

Terry Lyne Moore (Patsy Cline) and Engela Edwards (Louise Seger) recreate their starring roles,
with the live band The Bodacious Bobcats.
Fridays and Saturdays, July 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, August 5, 6 at 7:30 p.m.
and one matinee performance Sunday, July 24 at 2:30 p.m. (Note the matinee is expected to sell out first.)

Always...Patsy Cline $15 Reserved seating tickets:

Produced by special arrangement with Ted Swindley Productions.

“Always…Patsy Cline” has enjoyed great success all over the United States, including a successful run off-Broadway. It has been one of the most produced musicals in America according to American Theatre Magazine.

“Always…Patsy Cline” is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer. The show is based on a true story about Cline’s friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk.

The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy's unforgettable hits such as "Crazy," "I Fall to Pieces," "Sweet Dreams." and "Waking After Midnight"…27 songs in all. The show's title was inspired by Cline's letters to Seger, which were consistently signed "Love ALWAYS... Patsy Cline.”

Upcoming: Wonderland, Easy Theatre at Bastrop Opera House, June 4 & 5

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presents

Wonderland!
The Musical Misadventures of a Girl Named Alice
Book adapted by James DeVita
Music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur
Directed by Engela Edwards
Family musical performed for and by youth.

Saturday and Sunday, June 4 & 5 at 2 p.m.
Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring Street, Bastrop, TX
and
June 8-12, Bryan Civic Auditorium, 800 S Coulter Drive, Bryan, TX 77803

Also available for your school, church, club, party, or library.

Wonderland! The Musical Misadventures of a Girl Named Alice will be performed in Austin this spring for hundreds of elementary school kids. It will also play for hundreds more this summer in College Station, where the cast will perform alongside 14 other youth companies who represent the best children's theaters from around the state. Contact director Engela Edwards at 512-303-5516 if you'd like to sponsor a 40-minute performance of Wonderland! at your school, church, library, or club this spring.

40 minute one-act. Rated G.

Upcoming: Hats! the musical, Bastrop Opera House, February 11 - 19

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Hats!

Book by Marcia Milgrom Dodge & Anthony Dodge

Directed and Staged by Chester Eitze - Musical Direction by David-Anthony Burger

Tap Choreography by Susan Weems Wendel Additional Material by Rob Bartlett, Lynne Taylor-Corbett & Sharon Vaughn. Songs by Doug Besterman, Susan Birkenhead, Michele Brourman, Pat Bunch, Gretchen Cryer, Anthony Dodge, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Beth Falcone, David Friedman, Kathie Lee Gifford, David Goldsmith, Carol Hall, Henry Krieger, Stephen Lawrence, Melissa Manchester, Amanda McBroom, Pam Tillis & Sharon Vaughn.

Fridays & Saturdays, February 11, 12, 18, 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 13 matinee 2:30 p.m.

General Admission Tickets: $12 Adults; $10 Seniors 60+; $8 Students (High School and College) Active Military and Veterans; $5 all children 14 and under. VIP Reserved seating (all ages) $15 each.

Tickets

Inspired by the stories, experiencesand mission of the
Already a smash hit with audiences and critics across the country, this hilarious and jubilant sensation features a score by some of Broadway's most celebrated songwriters and Grammy®, Golden Globe® and Tony® Award-winners, offering empowerment with integrity, craft, and heart.

A musical comedy Hats! is inspired by the fabulousness of The Red Hat Society. The show is an original musical about a 49.999-year-old woman who reluctantly faces the inevitable BIG five-O birthday until she meets several remarkable women who teach her how to embrace the landmark event with fun, friendship, and sequins.

Read more at AustinLiveTheatre.com . . . .

Upcoming: Return Engagement of Pruning the Family Tree, Easy Theatre, February 11 -13

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Back in Austin!

Pruning the Family Tree
A Play by Daniel Gordon

Friday, Feb. 11 and Saturday Feb. 12, 2011 at 8 p.m.
Sunday Matinee Feb. 13, 2011 at 2 p.m.
Dougherty Arts Theater 1110 Barton Springs Rd.(click for map)
$20 general admission; $25 VIP seating.

Pruning the Family Tree is a crazy comedy with a twist. In this quirky, clever, and humorous story, three generations of southern women gather for the weekend. Pruning the Family Tree treads the boards between dark comedy and bright wit. It is sometimes poignant, sometimes silly, often surprising, and not to be missed. These amusing characters are expertly and honestly portrayed by four wonderfully-talented, quick-witted, and sharp-tongued actors.

An award-winning play, award-winning actors, a really cute dog, in two intimate 150-seat playhouses, all combine to create a well-anticipated and delightful theater experience. Pruning the Family Tree was a finalist in the Eugene O' Neil Centers National Playwrights Conference and the 2010 Texas Nonprofit Theatres' POPS, and won the Heller Theatre's new play competition.

Lots more info about our Pruning the Family Tree production here.

Upcoming: The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree, musical at Bastrop Opera House, January 14 - 23

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presents

The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree

Book by Martin A. Follose

Music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur

Directed by Engela Edwards

Produced by special arrangment with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Englewood, Colorado

Rated G.

Fridays and Saturdays, January 14, 15, 21, 22, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, January 23, 2011 at 2 p.m.

Ye Ol' Tickets: $10 Adults; $9 Seniors 60+; $8 Students (High School and College), Active Military and Veterans; $5 all children 14 and under.
VIP Tickets: $12 (reserves best available seats at time of purchase.)
No added fees!

When Captain Jennings crew jumps ship upon sighting the pirates in the distance, he is left with a makeshift crew of motley prisoners and Fergus, a sailor who can't swim, to protect his wealthy passengers, the Prescots, from the inevitable attack. Bree and her lady pirates take over the defenseless Kayla May. This is a swashbuckling musical comedy with a host of hysterical characters on deck and a spectacular Bill Francoeur score.

Along with Captain Bree's hearty crew of mean and nasty mates (and a couple of new recruits in training who keep forgetting to be rough and tough), you'll find the haughty Professor Bidwell and the pretentious Madam Prescot constantly battling for special treatment and respect (ha!) from the pirates, Samuel Prescot masquerading as a girl to avoid becoming shark bait, and Julia Prescot bursting with desire to join the lady pirates — much to her aunt's dismay! After the pirates send Thomas, the cabin boy, out to sea with a ransom note demanding gold from the British in exchange for the Prescots' lives, they amuse themselves by auctioning off the male prisoners to do their dirty work and showing Julia the ropes of pirating. But what is in store when Thomas returns with a British fleet, set on hanging the pirates for their deeds? Madam Prescot and Bidwell are equally set on seeing Captain Jennings hang for his defenseless approach to the lady pirates. You'll love the swashbuckling ending as the two captains work together to save their crews from the British.

Bill Francoeur's zesty music adds the perfect touch of authenticity to this spirited pirate play.

See cast list and picture at AustinLiveTheatre.com . . . .

Upcoming: Wonderland, Bastrop Opera House Youth Production, January 28 & 29

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Bastrop Opera House Youth Productions present

Wonderland

The Musical Misadventures of a Girl Named Alice
Book by James DeVita
Music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur
Directed by Engela Edwards
Family musical performed for and by youth.

Wonderland! is an unabashedly silly adaptation of Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking Glass, with hip-hopping music. It is an upbeat story that audiences of all ages will adore! You'll recognize some of your favorite familiar characters of Alice's Wonderland along with meeting dozens of new ones: a baseball team, a train conductor, star-struck tourists, knights, and much more. An eclectic mix of music that ranges from gypsy swing to doo-wop to bluegrass. Enjoy toe-tapping musical renditions of “Jabberwocky” and “The Walrus and the Carpenter” as well as other great numbers such as “Anything’s Possible,” “Step by Step” and the hysterical “I was a Good Egg But Then I Done Went Bad,” sung by Humpty Dumpty and the Dixie Chickens!

Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Englewood, Co.
January 28-29, 2011
at 1 & 5 p.m.

General Admission Tickets:
$5 for Seniors 60+, Students, Children, Active Military, & Veterans
$10 Adults; $12 VIP Reserved seating all ages
No added fees!

Purchase tickets on-line

Upcoming: Pruning The Family Tree by Dan Gordon, Bastrop Opera House, October 29 - November 14 and Dougherty Arts Center, November 19-20

Found on-line:

Easy Theatre presents

Pruning the Family Tree

A play by Daniel Gordon
Directed by Engela Edwards
Texas première production

IN BASTROP: Fridays & Saturdays Oct. 29, 30, Nov. 5, 6, 12, 13 7:30 p.m.
and Sunday Nov. 14 2:30 p.m. Click for Tickets

IN AUSTIN: November 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m., Dougherty Arts Center,

Barton Springs Rd. Click for Tickets

Tickets: $12 Adults; $10 Seniors 60+; $8 Students, Active Military, and Veterans
Produced by special arrangements with the author.
PG-13 Some adult language.

Purchase Tickets online
http://www.bastropoperahouse.com/tickets.html#pruning

Pruning the Family Tree is a crazy comedy with a twist. In this quirky, clever, and humorous story, three generations of southern women gather after the unexpected death of the family patriarch. Pruning the Family Tree treads the boards between dark comedy and bright wit. It is sometimes poignant, sometimes silly, often surprising, and not to be missed. These amusing characters are expertly and honestly portrayed by four wonderfully-talented, quick-witted, and sharp-tongued actors.

Read more at AustinLiveTheatre.com . . . .

Upcoming: Always, Patsy Cline, Bastrop Opera House, April 9 - May 1

Bastrop Opera House presents




Always...Patsy Cline

by Ted Swindley
Directed by Chester Eitze
starring Terry Lyne Moore as Patsy Cline and Engela Edwards as Louise Seger
Fridays and Saturdays, April 9 - May 1 at 7:30 p.m.
and one matinee performance Sunday, April 25 at 2:30 p.m.
Read more about the show at http://www.alwayspatsycline.net/
Tickets $15 reserved seating
Produced by special arrangement with Ted Swindley Productions.

Always…Patsy Cline has enjoyed great success all over the United States, including a successful run off-Broadway. It has been one of the most produced musicals in America according to American Theatre Magazine.

Always…Patsy Cline is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The show is based on a true story about Cline’s friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in l961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death.

The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy's unforgettable hits such as "Crazy," "I Fall to Pieces," "Sweet Dreams." and "Waking After Midnight"…27 songs in all. The show's title was inspired by Cline's letters to Seger, which were consistently signed "Love ALWAYS... Patsy Cline.”

Always...Patsy Cline reserved seating tickets: Purchase tickets on line with check or credit card. NO added fees.

Upcoming: The Red Princess Goes West, Easy Theatre at Bastrop Opera House, February 26 - March 7

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presents a wonderful comedy by John Daniels, Jr.,
inspired by an O. Henry story

The Red Princess Goes West

starring Engela Edwards, John Daniels, Jr. & Danielle Huber

The Red Princess Goes West is physical comedy and word play about the Mild Wild West. It's a show for all ages with laughter for the whole family.

February 26 - March 7, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., single Sunday matinee March 7 at 2 p.m.
Bastrop Opera House.

Info: 512-303-5516

General Admission Seating: $10 Adults; $8 Seniors (60+); $7 Students, Veterans, & Active Military; $5 Children 14 and under.
VIP Reserved Seating available on line for $12.50 (click for on-line ticketing for March 5 - 7)
Produced by special arrangements with the author.

Upcoming: The Red Princess Goes West, Easy Theatre at the Dougherty Arts Center, February 12 - 14

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presents a wonderful comedy
by John Daniels, Jr.
inspired by an O. Henry story



The Red Princess Goes West

starring Engela Edwards, John Daniels, Jr. & Danielle Huber

The Red Princess Goes West is physical comedy and word play about the Mild Wild West. It's a Valentines’ show for all ages with laughter for the whole family.

February 12 - 13 at 8 p.m. and February 14 at 3 p.m.
Dougherty Arts Theater 1110 Barton Springs Rd.
Tickets $10-$20 available on-line. Information at (512) 303-5516

Upcoming: Oz!, Bastrop Opera House, January 22 - 30

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Bastrop Opera House presents

Oz!

A dazzling musical based on the L. Frank Baum classic story
Book by Tim Kelly Music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur
Directed by Engela Edwards
Fri. & Sat. Jan. 22, 23, 29, 30 at 7:30 p.m. & Sun. Jan. 31 at 2 p.m.
Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring Street, Bastrop

This musical is two acts of fun and fantasy with a great cast. All adult cast in the primary roles, (with children as Munchkins and Poppies) and including an adorable live Toto dog. Rated G. 90 minutes plus intermission.

Purchase tickets on line with check or credit card. NO added fees.
$10 Adults; $8 Seniors (60+); $7 Students, Veterans, Active Military;
$5 Children 14 and under Also VIP Reserved Seating available on line for $12.50

Produced by special arrangements with Pioneer Drama Inc., Englewood, Colorado

Upcoming: Beyond Tolerance, Bastrop Teen Troupe at Bastrop Opera House, January 8 - 16

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Beyond Tolerance
by Alan Haehnel
Directed by Engela Edwards

Fridays & Saturdays. January 8-16, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring Street, Bastrop, Texas
Rated PG
$5 tickets cash at the door or online with credit card or check.

A live play for older children and adults who enjoy absurdist humor. It is performed by the Bastrop Teen Troupe. Enter the bizarre world of U. Burnem, "the finest educational institution in the world." Here, tolerance and political correctness are taken to extremes, and students find conformity is not merely encouraged, but required.

45 minutes. Rated PG, because of the intensity of the subject..
Info or group sales: 512-303-5516
Groups of 10 -19 purchased together $4.50
Groups of 20 or more purchased together $4
If you can't afford to see this show, but would like to, please call 303-5516.
tickets here

[Photo: Back: Jacob Block, Rachel Edwards, Keaton Holcomb, Andrea Geuea, Ethan Glass
Front: Sarah Bullock, Landon Holcomb, Patrick Spicer, Steven Spicer]

Produced by special arrangements with Brooklyn Publishers

Upcoming: Wonderland!, Easy Theatre at Bastrop Opera House

WONDERLAND!

The Musical Misadventures of a Girl Named Alice
Book by JAMES DEVITA
Music and Lyrics by BILL FRANCOEUR
based on the novel Through the Looking Glass by LEWIS CARROLL
Directed by Engela Edwards
June 19, 20, 26, 27, 28; Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30, Sunday at 2 p.m.


Tickets: $10 adults; $8 seniors 60+; $7 students (high school and college); $5 all children age 14 and under (everyone must have a ticket)

On opening night, June 19, an optional catered dinner is available from Cedar's Mediterranean Grill. Dinner must be ordered and paid for by noon June 19. It cost an additional $12. You may bring your own alcoholic beverages. Click here to see dinner menu.

Our adult cast presents Wonderland!, an unabashedly silly adaptation of Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking Glass, with hip-hopping music. It is an upbeat coming-of-age story that audiences of all ages will adore! You'll recognize some of your favorite familiar characters of Alice's Wonderland along with meeting dozens of new ones: a baseball team, a gospel group called The Responsibilities, a train conductor, star-struck tourists, knights, and much more. An eclectic mix of music that ranges from gypsy swing to doo-wop to bluegrass. Enjoy toe-tapping musical renditions of “Jabberwocky” and “The Walrus and the Carpenter” as well as other great numbers such as “Anything’s Possible,” “Step by Step” and the hysterical “I was a Good Egg But Then I Done Went Bad,” sung by Humpty Dumpty and the Dixie Chickens!

Wonderland! is a cooperative project of the Bastrop Opera House, Bastrop Community Ed, & EASY Theatre
Rated G. Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Englewood, Colorado