Upcoming: Season Preview, Silver Spur Theatre, Salado, April 7

Silver Spur Theater Offers Free Previews of 2012 Season

Saturday, April 7, 7:30 p.m.

108 Royal Street, Saldo (click for map)

Spuradicals serve up scenes, Vaudeville, live music, refreshments, laughter & fun

The Salado Silver Spur Theatre in downtown Salado offers a free preview of its 2012 “Season of Sizzling Excitement” at 7:30 p.m., Sat., April 7. One lucky attendee will receive a season-long flex pass to all seven shows.

Along with scenes from plays, Vaudeville routines, live music, singing and laughter, patrons can purchase beer, wine and food at the Spuradical Social Club in the lobby. They also will have the opportunity to meet and speak with the Spuradical Players, the Silver Spur’s company of regulars.

Attendees will be able to buy season tickets at 2011 prices and get on early-notice mailing lists for special concert events and other exciting programs not on the regular schedule. One such offering is the Silver Spur Arts Academy’s summer, after-school and holiday art programs for youngsters.

Nelda Milligan of Harker Heights, an accomplished pianist and the long-time Musical Director and accompanist for Silver Spur Theater productions, will enliven the program with old standards and original music on her century-old piano. Meanwhile, the Spuradicals will make merry with anecdotes and antics to delight all ages.

For more information on the preview evening, call the theater at 254 947-3456, or visit its website, www.saladosilverspur.com. Reservations are not required, but strongly encouraged, as seating is limited to 150 persons.

Upcoming: Boom Town, a melodrama, Silver Spur Theatre, Salado, April 16 - 17

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Boom Town!
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The Sinister Slickster's Fuelish Frame-up

April 16 and 17, 7:30 p.m. and a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m.

In the photo: Villain Larson E. Sneedhearne (Tom Rolls) attempts to hypnotize Katrina Love (Karen Ewton).

This original melodrama features explosions, villains, heroes, sidekicks, the environment-saving Manure Mobile® and the "comely lass," coinciding with the Renewable Energy Stampede & Green Living Fair in Salado (April 17-18). Come cheer the hero, boo the villain and maybe throw a little popcorn too.

Boom Town! also has a "movie-ola," a locally shot, wild, 20-minute chase scene that begins on stage and continues on-screen with live musical accompaniment arranged by Nelda Milligan.

Tickets are $15 for adults; $12 for senior citizens, military personnel and students with ID; and $8 for children aged 12 and under for evening shows. For matinees, $10 for adults and $8 for all others. Group rates are available. For reservations, call the Silver Spur box office at 254-947-3456. For directions or more play info, visit www.SaladoSilverSpur.com .

Upcoming: In The Shadow of Giants, Craig Toungate at the Silver Spur Theatre, Salado, November 14

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In the Shadow of Giants
Silver Spur Theatre, Salado
November. 14, 7:30 p.m.

Austin vocalist-actor Craig Toungate recounts history of Texas Revolution in story, song

About 173 years ago, a young man named Meredith Toungate heeded the call from Col. Wm. Barrett Travis asking for reinforcements at the Alamo. His 21stcenturyancestor, Austin actor-vocalist Craig Toungate, brings Meredith's "his-story" to life as a riveting presentation of the Texas revolution.
In the Shadow of Giants will be performed one night only at the Salado Silver Spur at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14. The presentation will be followed by an interview of the artist, a member of the Grammy Recording Academy. (www.craigtoungate.com)

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Upcoming: Bell, Book and Candle, Silver Spur Theatre, Salado, October 9 - November 7

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Bell, Book and Candle
opens October 9
at Silver Spur Theater, Salado

Halloween-related play features Spuradicals, Newcomers

Whether you're looking for thrills or chills, magic or mayhem this month, the Salado Silver Spur Theater (108 Royal St., downtown) will serve up generous helpings with an "autumn chestnut," playwright John Van Druten’s Bell, Book and Candle.

The enchantingly funny, romantic comedy, directed by K.D. Sperling, runs Oct. 9 – Nov. 7. The life of a pretty New York City witch is turned upside-down when she casts a love spell on her handsome neighbor, a publisher. Meanwhile, her nefarious brother and eccentric aunt practice their own spells, knowing that true love typically terminates a witch's powers.

"Auditions for Pyewacket, witch Gillian's cat (and "familiar") are still ongoing," Grainger Esch, Co-founder of the Spur, noted. “The cat is central to the storyline, and we've had some very interesting felines apply, but we're still not sure if that character will be live or a look-alike."

Show times are at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Evening shows are $15 for adults; $12 for senior citizens, military personnel and students with ID; and $8 for children aged 12 and under. For matinees, admission is $10, $8 and $8, respectively. Group rates also are available. For reservations, call the Silver Spur box office at 254-947-3456. For more info or directions, visit http://www.saladosilverspurtheater.com/.

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Upcoming: Gone to the Dogs, Silver Spur Theatre, Salado, to September 26

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Gone to the Dogs

a variety salute to our furry friends, to delight both children and adults, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., with Saturday matinees at 2 p.m.

Gone to the Dogs is a trademark blend of live, vaudeville-style acts and classic silent cinema. This is old fashioned, high energy comedy with visiting guest performers .

For September 11-12, "Lou Wow and the Poi Boys" is a funny musical quintet on stilts, a wacky group of multi-talented individuals who juggle and perform comedy routines and songs while accompanying themselves on trombone, harmonica, ukulele, accordion, cornet and sousaphone. Yeah! All on stilts! These California-based crowd pleasers attract an audience from far and wide! Click here to view them on YouTube.

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