2012-2013 Theatre Season for Playhouse Smithville

Playhouse Smithville 2012-2013 Theatre Season

George Orwell's 1984
& Thought Is Free
(by Jon-Michael Williford)
Directed by Jon-Michael Williford

September 14 - 29 2012

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Assignment Terror:
One Grave Mistake After Another

by john daniels jr

October 2012

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Return the Christmas Mountain 2012

December 1st & 8th, 2012
(2pm &  7pm)

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A Special '60's Musical Dinner Theatre Celebration & Surprise

"A Splendid Time is Guaranteed for All"


by john daniels, jr.
February 2013

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by Dale Wasserman,
adapted from the novel
by Ken Kesey
Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French
March 2013

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Book by Bertolt Brecht/
Music by Kurt Weill
May 2013

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3rd Annual Smithville Melodrama

Egads!

June 2013

Upcoming: 1984 and Thought Is Free by Jon-Michael Williford, Playhouse Smithville, September 17 - 29

(www.playhousesmithville.com)

 presents

1984

based on George Orwell's novel

and

Thought Is Free

by Jon-Michael Williford

directed by Jon-Michael Williford

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September 14 - 29, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.

Playhouse Smithville presents a dramatic one-act presentation of George Orwell's classic dystopian novel 1984. The party slogans loom large over the residents of Oceania: War is Peace. Freedom is Slavery. Ignorance is Strength. And Big Brother is always watching you. When Winston Smith meets a beautiful and young new co-worker named Julia he decides the way of rebellion for him is through love.

Thought Is Free is an original one-act comedy about a young woman hosting a first meeting of a newly formed book club. The members start off by each giving their own insight on the relevance of Orwell's vision but the evening takes an unexpected turn once a few secrets come to light.

Playhouse Smithville
110 Main Street
Smithville, TX 78957
512-360-7397
www.playhousesmithville.com

Cast for both shows include: Geoffrey Goerlitz, Colin Scott, Charla May Cason, Shelby Brown, Jim Sanders, Janet Williford, Kayla Jo Williams and Jon-Michael Williford.

(photo by Jon-Michael Williford)

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Upcoming: The Rocky Horror Show, Playhouse Smithville, July 19 - August 11

presents

The Rocky Horror Show

July 19 - August 11

Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.

Playhouse Smithville, 110 Main Street, Smithville, TX 78957 (click for map)

512-360-7397 or www.playhousesmithville.com

Purchase tickets on-line via the website and PayPal

Playhouse Smithville presents the live stage musical that became a movie and started a nonstop cultural phenomenon. A sexy, funny romp through a wild world of camp with a musical score that includes one show-stopper after another. When Brad and Janet, a clean-cut young couple from the suburbs, get caught with a flat in the middle of nowhere, a night at the Frankenstein place changes their lives forever. It's just a jump to the left!

Upcoming: The Boarding House, Hasty Retreat Productions at Playhouse Smithville, March 9 - 17

Hasty Retreat Productions

presents

The Boarding House

by Vern Harden
directed by A.J. Fuex

Playhouse Smithville, 110 Main St., Smithville (click for map)
Tickets $11 available here on-line


Welcome to the Sweet Home Boardinghouse, where life is anything but normal. Miss Harriet runs a clean, cozy home with the help of the none-too-bright and perpetually terrified Tweenie, and accompanied by as zany a cast of boarders as you are likely to meet.

There's Mr. Richards, the poet who practices dying to spark his inspiration. Gladys Klotz is a taxidermist who has a direct line to the spirit world and prefers her men stuffed, while Martha Willis has every imaginable illness, from leprosy to pneumonia to heart palpitations... and loves every minute of it. Poor Hortense tries her best to keep up with Ivy, a free spirited "artist" who enjoys painting people's faces, whether they want to be painted or not.

Finally, the suave and mysterious Dirk Shadow and his sister Veronica have just arrived on the scene to hunt for Captain Schnook's pirate treasure buried in the basement... or is it really just something left over from dinner? Leave it to the clever and ever-vigilant Dr. Snifell to unravel the mystery that will have audiences laughing from beginning to end.

Click to view portraits of the charming but slightly askew residents and guests of the boarding house

Assistant Directors: Danne Absher, Alana Adams
Stage Management/Set Design: Richard and Cindy Thompson
Sound and Light Design: AJ Fuex
Cast: Michele Maher, Jamie Damon, Sam Damon, Alana Adams, Danne Absher, Monica Miller, Cindy Thompson, Lisa Holcomb, Susan Keyes, Alicia Gust

By Special Arrangement With Pioneer Drama, Englewood, Colorado

Upcoming: Chrome Cruisin' Cabaret 50's cabaret & dinner theatre, Playhouse Smithville, February 3 - 14

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presents

Chrome Crusin' Cabaret 50's

a dinner theatre presentatioin

February 3, 4, 10, 11, 14
Dinner at 6:30 - Show at 7:30

TICKETS: $20.00 ($10.00 show only)

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Step back in time with us to the era of rock-n-roll, soda fountains and car hops as we re-visit the music of the 1950's! Enjoy a gourmet hot dog from Smithville's own Frankendog (with lots of groovy toppings), yummy sides and delicious desserts. Be sure to reserve your seats early for this rockin' good time Valentine's Day date night!

Auditions forA Midsummer Night's Dream, Playhouse Smithville, August 6

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Auditions for A Midsummer Night's Dream are scheduled for August 6, 2011, 2pm at Playhouse Smithville. Rehearsals will run from August 8th to September 8th with performances September 9-24, 7:30pm. No prepared piece is necessary. Come ready to move and make noise, roll on the floor and shout to the ceiling! No previous experience necessary, all experiences appreciated. This show is about fantasy, love and fun. Auditions held at the Playhouse, 110 Main Street, Smithville, TX. Call 512-360-7397 or visit www.playhousesmithville.com for more info.

Playhouse Smithville
110 Main Street
Smithville, TX 78957
512-360-7397
www.playhousesmithville.com

Upcoming: Twelve Angry Men, Playhouse Smithville, April 8 - 23

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Playhouse Smithville

presents the American classic

by Reginald Rose.

April 8-23, Fridays & Saturdays, 7:30pm, 110 Main Street, Smithville (click for map)

For tickets, visit www.playhousesmithville.com or call (512) 360-7397 for more information.

Artistic Director john daniels, jr. directs the intense play about pre-judgment, prejudice, stereotypes, fear, conformity, miscarriage of justice and the courage to stand up, think for yourself and, if necessary, change your mind. Twelve talented and dedicated local actors take on the task of bringing the jurors to life. Limited, intimate seating.

Auditions: Twelve Angry Men, Playhouse Smithville

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Auditions for

Twelve Angry Men

by Reginald Rose
directed by john daniels, jr.

Saturday, March 12 at 2 p.m.

Rehearsals March 14 - April 7

Performances Fridays & Saturdays, April 8 - 23

We are looking for men of all ages, races, shapes and sizes

Upcoming: A Cole Porter Valentine dinner theatre, Playhouse Smithville, February 4 - 14

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Playhouse Smithville presents

A Cole Porter Valentine

Dinner Theatre

A romantic evening of Cole Porter music in an exciting musical revue. Drift back in time when jazz clubs were common and "Delovely", "Let's Misbehave" and "Begin the Beguine" were standards we could all sing along with.

Enjoy a gourmet dinner prepared by local Smithville eatery the Comfort Cafe.

Come join us for a romantic Valentine's event in historic downtown Smithville.

February 4, 5, 11, 12, 14 -
Dinner served at 6:30. Show begins at 7:30.

February 13 - Show begins at 2:00 pm. Matinee (no meal)

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Upcoming: Frosty vs. Abominable Snowman, Playhouse Smithville, December 4 & 11

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Playhouse Smithville's

Frosty vs. Abominable Snowman

written & directed by john daniels, jr.

December 4 and December 11, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Playhouse Smithville, 110 Main Street, Smithville

512-360-7397

Come down to the Smithville Festival of Lights celebration on December 4th and enjoy a day of great family entertainment including Playhouse Smithville's production of Frosty vs. Abominable Snowman outside for the whole town to enjoy. Come see Ivory the North Pole's star reporter sing "It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas" and hear Frosty sing "The North Pole Boogie"!

A cast of sixteen characters sing and dance in an American Idol style musical revue. Tickets are available at www.playhousesmithville.com or call (512) 360-7397.

The cast: (Click to view larger image)

Top Row (Left to Right): Bonnie Watts, Brooke Wilson, Megan Mossman, Matthew Torrez, Cheyenne Lambert, April Daniels, Kayla Jo Williams

Second Row (Left to Right): Dalton Williams, Kya Lambert, Samantha Gurley, Michael McGary

Front Row: (Left to Right): Meghan Smith, Jordan Turner, Tanner Williams, Phoebe Lambert, Michelle Vainwright