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1 Your invitations await! Please join us for our Season

2 Be Our Guest We are so happy to have you be our guest for the season! This year, we will take you back to some of the greatest successes in our history, as well as introduce you to new shows and characters. It remains our mission to bring you truly great entertainment through all of the magnificent voices of live theatre. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is the finest musical from the Disney studios. ANNIE remains one of the best musicals of the last 50 years. Both are two of the most popular productions in the 57 years of SCT. BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS, from the pen of America s finest comic writer, is Neil Simon s best comedy, both heartwarming and hilariously funny. MAMMA MIA has been seen by more than 100 million delighted audience members around the world, and we are pleased to be one of the first community theatres to have the chance to produce it for you. TUCK EVERLASTING, with lyrics by Salina s own Nathan Tysen, will be the Kansas premiere, and will be one of the first post- Broadway productions of this amazing musical. BASKERVILLE is a roller coaster of both humor and mystery as Sherlock Holmes tries to solve the legend of the Hound from Hell! And finally, THE FATHER will leave an indelible mark as the story of Andre unfolds before you. We are so proud to present the new and the classic, the musical and the drama, the comedy and the tragedy, as all of these enrich our lives and allow us to understand each other just a little bit better. There s always a treasure to be found at SCT, and we hope that you ll come and discover it with us this year. See you at the theatre, Michael Spicer EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

3 Date SEPTEMBER 1-24 Place KEPHART THEATRE Music by: Alan Menken Lyrics by: Howard Ashman & Tim Rice Book by: Linda Woolverton Be Our Guest is at the heart of Disney s best musical as you accompany Belle to the castle of the Beast, where only true love can save everyone from their fate. You ll delight to Belle, Beauty and the Beast, and of course, Be Our Guest. SPONSORED BY

4 Date OCTOBER 20 - NOVEMBER 5 Place SUNFLOWER FINANCIAL THEATRE By Ken Ludwig Join Sherlock Holmes and Watson for high tea as they solve this hilarious mystery twist based on The Hound of the Baskervilles. Called witty and suspenseful, with five talented actors portraying more than 40 hilarious characters. The game s afoot and comedy is at hand. SPONSORED BY ANTRIM-PIPER WENGER REALTORS

5 Date NOVEMBER 17 - DECEMBER 10 Place KEPHART THEATRE Book by Thomas Meehan Music by Charles Strouse Lyrics by Martin Charnin SEPTEMBER 8 - OCTOBER Although your 1 dinner begins with Mush again?, we promise a Christmas feast with one of the greatest musicals ever to hit place our stage as Annie, Miss Hannigan, Daddy Warbucks, and Sandy romp through the holidays singing Hard Knock Life, I Think I m Gonna Like It Here, and Tomorrow. Special Saturday matinees make ANNIE the perfect family holiday celebration. PRODUCTION SPONSOR ORCHESTRA SPONSOR

6 THE FATHER Date JANUARY 5-21 Place SUNFLOWER FINANCIAL THEATRE By Florian Zeller Translated by Christopher Hampton Black coffee only. Andre is 80. He s in his flat when a woman enters. Is this his only daughter? Where is his watch? Is he a tap dancer or was he an engineer? This is your special invitation to a timely and touching excursion into Andre s world. SPONSORED BY

7 NEIL SIMON S Brighton Beach Memoirs Date FEBRUARY 8-18 Place KEPHART THEATRE Sit down for dinner with the Jerome family in Neil Simon s greatest comedy. Set just before WWII, this hilarious and warm-hearted comedy is told by Eugene, just 13 and discovering life, struggling with who he is, and girls. This family is everyone s family: tender, infuriating, and funny. SPONSORED BY

8 Date APRIL 6-22 Place KEPHART THEATRE If you could live forever would you? Book by Claudia Shear Tim Federle Music by Chris Miller Lyrics by Nathan Tysen Based on the novel Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt Join Winnie Foster as she seeks the feast of life beyond the boundaries of her white picket fence. There she discovers the magical Tuck family, and their secret of never-ending youth. But there is a price. Is Winnie willing to pay it? SPONSORED BY

9 Music and Lyrics by Benny Andersson Björn Ulvaeus and some songs with Stig Anderson Book by Catherine Johnson Originally conceived by Judy Cramer Date JUNE 8 - JULY 1 Place KEPHART THEATRE This is your RSVP to the wedding of the year! Sophie is getting married and she s inviting three men who used to date her mom, Donna, one of whom might be her dad. This world-wide smash hit with music from ABBA will have you standing and dancing to songs like Honey, Honey, Dancing Queen, and of course, the title song. PRODUCTION SPONSOR ORCHESTRA SPONSOR

10 Tonight you ll prop your feet up... SEVENTH ANNUAL 2017 winner Jim Merle Hughes with choreographer Katelyn Komarek. Save the date MARCH 2, 2018 Dancing with Salina Stars is an annual tradition at SCT, and continues our efforts to use local talent and resources to enliven and entertain audiences, while raising funds for our programs. So gather a group of friends and make plans to join us for an evening of food, drink, fun and DANCE! SPONSORED BY

11 They can sing, they can dance Center for Theatre Arts is the educational wing of Salina Community Theatre, offering a variety of classes and camps to students prekindergarten through adult. CTA is the only academy between Topeka and Denver providing year-round educational and performances opportunities for young artists. The success of the CTA program is evidenced by the number of graduates who have gone on to theatre arts-related careers. Of course, not all students become stars, but each student can have an enriching experience by learning to sing, dance, and act in CTA classes. Each season, CTA offers at least five opportunities for students to gain performance experience: FALL SHOW SPRING SHOW CENTERSTAGE SUMMERSTAGE STAGE II Nearly 400 students register for CTA activities each season. A large percentage attend on partial or full scholarships, and no child is turned away for inability to pay. Find a complete list of classes, camps, and performance opportunities at Salinatheatre.com Enrollment for fall classes begins August 1, 2017

12 And now we invite you to relax and pull up a chair TICKET EXCHANGES Season Ticket holders are welcome to exchange tickets free of charge up to 24 hours prior to performance. A $5 service fee applies within 24 hours of showtime. All others may exchange tickets up to 72 hours prior to the performance only. There is a $5 per ticket service fee for exchanged tickets, up to $20. If you are not able to use your tickets for a production and are unable to find an exchange date, please pass them along to someone who can attend. There are no refunds on unused portions of season subscriptions. All tickets reserved over the internet are final. No exchanges can be made. PERFORMANCE ETIQUETTE Cell phones and pagers must be turned off or set to vibrate only during performances. You may check them at the Box Office prior to curtain time, if desired. Photography (with or without flash) and recording devices of any kind (audio or video) are not to be used during performances. Unless otherwise specified, children must be at least five years old to attend SCT performances. Children ages three and older are welcome to Beauty and the Beast, Annie, and CTA shows provided they have a ticket (no infants, please).

13 Thank You to Our Season Sponsors We couldn t do it without you!

14 And greatest pleasure that we welcome you! SCT relies on the generosity of patrons and friends. To show our gratitude for your continued support, we offer a variety of additional benefits available only when you become a donating member. Playbill listing PRODUCER $1,000 + DIRECTOR $500 - $999 GUARANTOR $250 - $499 ADVOCATE $100 - $249 BENEFACTOR $35 - $99 Advance phone reservation privileges Choice of permanent seating or having SCT staff contact you for reservations Complimentary ticket exchange* Premiere Parking for your performance* *24- hour notice is required THE SALINA COMMUNITY THEATRE GUILD helps promote and operate SCT. You ll find them serving as ushers and house managers for performances, processing reservations for season ticket members, and organizing fundraisers including the annual Plant & Flower Sale. Proceeds go towards college scholarships for Salina County graduating seniors who plan to study theatre. The Guild also makes annual contributions to both the SCT and CTA endowments, and to the general operations of the Center for Theatre Arts. Want to be a Guild member? Contact the SCT business office at for more information.

15 SUBSCRIBER/DONOR INFO NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP DAYTIME PHONE Be our guest, be our guest, be our guest... ADDRESS SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS (PRICES INCLUDE TAX) Full Season Tickets for all seven Main Stage productions at $ each. o I ll pay $13/month for Full Season Tickets (ENCLOSE VOIDED CHECK OR DEPOSIT SLIP) Save $95.00 that s a 39% savings over regular priced tickets. Select Season Tickets for any four Main Stage productions at $ each. Save $35.00 that s a 25% savings over regular priced tickets DONATIONS (MAY DONATE WITHOUT PURCHASING SEASON TICKETS) SALINA COMMUNITY THEATRE o Producer....$1000 o Director....$500-$999 o Guarantor....$250-$499 o Advocate....$100-$249 o Benefactor....$35-$99 My playbill listing should read: PAYMENT Total tickets & donations o Check enclosed o Charge my credit card o Continue bank draft ($13/MO. STARTING SEPT 2017) CARD NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE 3DIGIT CODE SIGNATURE CENTER FOR THEATRE ARTS o Archangel....$500 o Guardian Angel....$250-$499 o Angel....$100-$249 o Cherub....$25-$99 o I ll make a monthly donation to o SCT o CTA AMOUNT (ENCLOSE A VOIDED CHECK OR DEPOSIT SLIP) thank you! Please mail this completed form with payment to: Salina Community Theatre PO Box 2305 Salina, KS Tickets also available online at Salinatheatre.com or by phone at DATES FOR PRODUCTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT MONTHLY BANK DRAFTS, CALL THE SCT BUSINESS OFFICE AT

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