Season subscriber discounts through July 1 for Rockwall Community Playhouse

(ROCKWALL-May 27, 2013) The Rockwall Community Playhouse recently hosted a Season Subscriber Party welcoming old friends and prospective season ticket holders to preview the 2013-14 season.

The event was held at Zanata’s in Rockwall, where delicious food was served up with a taste of the spectacular performances to come.

See the full lineup and purchase tickets by July 1 to receive a 10 percent discount, at rockwallcommunityplayhouse.org.

The nonprofit community theater organization is looking forward to a milestone anniversary in January 2014, celebrating 20 years of promoting and producing live theater for educational, charitable and entertainment purposes.

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SEASON PREVIEW

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Dramatized by Christopher Sergel. From the book by Harper Lee. Scout, a young girl in a quiet southern town, is about to experience dramatic events that will affect the rest of her life. She and brother, Jem, are being raised by their widower father, Atticus, and by their strong-minded housekeeper named Calpurnia. Wide-eyed Scout is fascinated with the sensitively revealed people of her small town but, from the start, there’s a rumble of thunder just under the calm surface of the life here. Sept 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, Oct 4, 5, 6 – 2013 General Audiences

NUNCRACKERS

Book, Music and Lyrics by Dan Goggin The Nuns are presenting their first TV special taped in the Cable Access Studio built by Reverend Mother in the convent basement. Along with Father Virgil and a few of the Mount Saint Helen’s most talented students they will provide an evening filled with typical NUNSENSE humor, some of your favorite carols, and a “Secret Santa” audience participation. We’re certain this NUNSENSE Christmas Show will make you laugh, and maybe tug at your heartstrings. It’s the perfect way to ensure that your holiday season is merry and bright! . Nov 29, 30 Dec 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 – 2013 General Audiences

THE FOREIGNER

by Larry Shue A fishing lodge in ruralGeorgiais often visited by “Froggy” LeSeuer, a British demolition expert who occasionally runs training sessions at a nearby army base. This time “Froggy” has brought along a friend, a pathologically shy young man named Charlie who is overcome with fear at the thought of making conversation with strangers. So “Froggy,” before departing, tells all assembled that Charlie is from an exotic foreign country and speaks no English. Once alone the fun really begins, as Charlie overhears more than he should! The non-stop hilarity of the play sets up the wildly funny climax in which things go uproariously awry for the “bad guys,” and the “good guys” emerge triumphant. Feb 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 ~ 2014

FOREVER PLAID

Written and Originally Directed and Choreographed by Stuart Ross This deliciously goofy revue centers on four young, eager male singers killed in a car crash in the 1950’s on the way to their first big concert, and now revived for the posthumous chance to fulfill their dreams and perform the show that never was. Singing in the closest of harmony, squabbling boyishly over the smallest intonations and executing their charmingly outland-ish choreography with over-zealous precision, the “Plaids” are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs and delightful patter that keeps audiences rolling in the aisles. May 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 ~ 2014 General Audiences

STEEL MAGNOLIAS

is set in Truvy’s beauty salon where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Join us as we spend time with Annelle who is not sure whether or not she is still married, Truvy who dispenses sham-poos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser; an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee; and the local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby, is about to marry a “good ole boy.” The sudden realization of their mortality affects them all, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play, and its characters, the spe-cial quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad. Mar 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, Apr 4, 5, 6 ~ 2014 General Audiences

RCP TEEN THEATER – GODSPELL

will be rockin’ the summer with GODSPELL boasting a string of well-loved songs, led by the international hit, “Day By Day.” Drawing from various theatrical traditions, such as clowning, pantomime, charades, acrobatics and vaudeville, GODSPELL is a groundbreaking and unique reflection on the life of Jesus, with a message of kindness, tolerance and love. This story will provide total enjoyment as it brings the parables of Jesus to life on stage. July 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, Aug 1, 2, 3 ~ 2014 General Audiences

Season subscriber discounts through July 1 for Rockwall Community Playhouse