There’s an old saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” and that’s just what we are doing for our 20th Anniversary season! In these challenging times, South City is adding a bit of spice to the mix by rolling out an entire season of super-secret productions. Our formerly announced season now moves to 2021-22 when we can be back in our own space again. Until then, we will announce dates/times/auditions and production titles two months before performance dates. We’ll be staging small cast shows, in various locations, throughout the season, and we’re thrilled to be moving around the area to bring you the best theatrical experiences we can! Announcements will be posted here, on our South City Facebook page, and in our MailChimp newsletters, so stay tuned. The best is yet to come!
Production Photos Available!
Steven Ross, SCT board member and photographer, is offering past SCT production photos at a nominal price from most of our past productions. A portion of the proceeds go to South City Theatre. to contact Steven directly, click on his SmugMug homepage mail icon.
The Gulf Sweeps SETC Competition
South City Theatre, Pelham earned multiple awards at the prestigious 2020 Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) Community Festival in Louisville, Kentucky, Feb. 29 including Best in Show for “The Gulf” by Alabama playwright Audrey Cefaly. Additional awards included Outstanding Director (Lisa Ponder), Outstanding Acting (Autumn LaShay Brown and Rachael Pike) and Outstanding Scene Design (Mike Gerrells). The other Best in Show award went to another Alabama theatre, Spark Theatre Company in Dothan. SCT Artistic Director Sue Ellen Gerrells noted that this was an historic win for Alabama with both top awards going to the same state.
According to the SETC.org, “SETC is the strongest and broadest network of theatre practitioners in the United States…providing extensive resources and year-round opportunities for our constituents. Our services, publications, and products contribute significantly to the careers of emerging artists, seasoned professionals and academicians. SETC energizes the practical, intellectual and creative profile of theatre in America.”
SETC sponsors a community theatre festival during their annual convention. The Southeast region’s top community theaters gather for multiple days of performances, critiques and social events during the annual SETC Convention. Every other year, two SETC winners advance to compete at the American Association of Community Theatre’s national festival (the next AACTFest year is 2021). This year nine productions competed from Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee and Alabama.
2019-20 South City Season–a year of laughter and tears!
(All titles are dependent on publisher granting rights.)
THE MURDER ROOM by Jack Sharkey–October 4-13. Directed by Daniel Strickland. A spoof of all crime thrillers!
YES, VIRGINIA, THERE IS A SANTA CLAUS by Andrew J. Fenady–December 13-22. Directed by Donna Williamson. A treat for young and old.
THE ODD COUPLE (Female Version) by Neil Simon. January 31-February 9. Directed by Rachael Pike. One of Simon’s favorites–with a twist!
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK. April 17-21. Directed by Lisa Ponder. A poignant classic.
CRIMES OF THE HEART by Beth Henley. June 5-14. Directed by JJ Marrs. Warm-hearted and zany!
COVERING DISH by Birmingham’s own David Garrett. July 31-August 9. Directed by Donna Williamson. A true Southern comedy by a local playwright!
Fall Youth Workshop Registration Opens
We have some exciting and educational opportunities for youth from kindergarten thru high school this fall at South City Theatre! Register or learn more at Fall 2018 Acting Up Workshops.
Announcing Our 2018-19 Season!
Something old–something new–nothing borrowed — and NOTHING blue, South City is serving up a marriage of theatrical treats from the past and the present in 2018-19!
Tickets are $16 general admission/$13 for students under 18 and seniors over 60.
BEST VALUE: Flex passes are available beginning Sept 1 for $70. Each pass allows the owner a total of 6 admissions to any show during the season (special events throughout the year are not included). Use all the passes on one show or spread them out throughout the season, your choice! Call (205) 621-2128 and leave a message or email info@southcitytheatre.com.