I ACT Players Present 'Dorothy,' 'Wonderland' Over Weekend
The I ACT Children's Theatre players are scheduled to present "Dorothy Meets Alice, or, The Wizard of Wonderland'' beginning at 7 tonight and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, officials announced.
The play will be staged in the Jean Browne Theatre at Tyler Junior College. Tickets are $5 each with children under 5 free. Tickets will be available at the door.
The cast includes Jordan Pamatmat as Judson, Hannah Saffle as Dorothy and Abbey Adkins as Alice. Characters from Oz are Kathryn Maddox (Scarecrow), Jamichael Kilson (Tin Man), Nadine Booth (Cowardly Lion) and Hannah McKeon (Wicked Witch).
Wonderland characters are Allison Paxon (Mad Hatter), Hannah Johnson and Alyssa Graham (Dormouse), Courtney Ann Bugg (White Rabbit) and Ali Brooks (Queen of Hearts).
The play is directed by Leigh Ann Bugg. I ACT is sponsored by the Tyler Junior College Theatre Department. Back stage and technical support will be provided by TJC theatre students.
'LITTLE PRINCE'
A musical version of The Little Prince, based on one of the world's best selling novels by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, continues this weekend in the Rogers Children's Theatre in the Tyler Civic Theatre Center.
Show times tonight and Saturday are 7 p.m. A Sunday matinee is scheduled for 2 p.m.
Tickets for the performance are $10 for adults and $8 for children and can be purchased online at www.tylercivictheatre.com or at the box office at 400 Rose Park Drive.
The theater doors open 30 minutes before each performance.
Written in 1943, Antoine Saint-Exupery's novella has been translated into more than 180 languages and dialects and has sold more than 50 million copies worldwide, according to theater officials.
The story is a simple, but profound fantasy.
Its essence is expressed in the famous line uttered by the fox to the Little Prince: "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye."
Its essence is expressed in the famous line uttered by the fox to the Little Prince: "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye."
Director Felicity Enas' use of multimedia and other theatrical effects makes sure that plenty meets the eye.
This is the final play of the season for the Rogers Children's Theatre.
'NOISES OFF'
MINEOLA - "Noises Off,'' a comic, play within a play, is scheduled to be performed at the Lake Country Playhouse continues tonight at 7:30 p.m. and continues through Sunday with a 2 p.m. matinee.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or larger.
Reservations can be made by calling the theater at 903-569-2300.
Directed by Matthew Gabriel, "Noises Off'' centers on the fictional cast of a play and the comedic turns taken during rehearsals, forgotten lines and other mishaps during the production of the fictional "Nothing On.''
Cast members include Jeff Hurley, Angela Horn, William Ross, Mia Tallant, Dean Spurlin, Diana McBurnett, Tim Mitchiner, Scott Hazard and Madison Tallant.
Some material may not be suitable for children 12 and younger.
'FAITH COUNTY'
QUITMAN - The Quitman Community Theatre is scheduled to stage the comedy "Faith County,'' beginning at 7:30 tonight in the Carroll Green Civic Center in downtown Quitman, officials announced.
Other show times are 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3, Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10. Sunday matinees are scheduled for 2 p.m. May 4 and May 11.
Adult tickets are $10 with 12 and under $5. For more information, call 903-967-2164, or log onto www.qctheatre.org.
'MILLIE' TRYOUTS
MINEOLA - Officials with the Lake Country Playhouse have announced open auditions for the musical "Thoroughly Modern Millie'' beginning at 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday in the Select Theater in downtown Mineola.
Roles to be cast include five women and four men, ages 20-60. Chorus positions will also be cast. In addition to reading for parts, those trying out should be prepared to demonstrate their vocal abilities. A pianist and audio playback equipment will be available.
Director for the musical is Brett Murphy and performance dates are July 18-20 and July 26-28. The Select Theater is located at 114 N. Johnson St.
For more information, call 903-569-2300.
'TWIST' AUDITIONS
PALESTINE - Palestine Community Theatre will be holding auditions for its production of Dickens' "Oliver Twist,'' scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 17 at the Texas Theatre in downtown Palestine, officials announced.
Many different roles will be case with actors, singers and dancers needed in ages ranging from eight to 98.
The musical is scheduled to take the stage July 25-Aug. 3.
Anyone interested in assisting with orchestra, set construction, costuming, or technical assistance is invited to attend this audition and submit information for future contact.
The musical will be directed by Sandy Couch Hanson. For more information, call 903-723-1919.
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