Tara Bennett has been acting her whole life and it shows. This leading role is a completely different look for her at South City Theatre. Prepare to be wowed by her in the upcoming production of “Night of January 16th.”
Meet The Cast from Night of January 16th: Michael Wilbanks
Michael Wilbanks, a teacher by trade, has found a home at South City Theatre. He has been a teacher at Thompson middle school for 24 years. He developed a love for theatre at an early age, and has been pursuing that passion for decades. He will be a part of ‘The Night of January 16th’ production this upcoming week and is thrilled to be a part of this team at South City.
SCT Announces Auditions for UH-OH HERE COMES CHRISTMAS
Auditions will be held at South City Theatre in Pelham, AL. Auditionees will be required to wear a mask and to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, in order to protect our staff, other auditionees, cast, crew, and patrons.
Director Rachael Upton is looking to cast 2-3 adult women and 2-3 adult men. Please come prepared to read from the script and to sing the chorus of “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” a capella. (Note: Singers are NOT required. This show has the flexibility to be a musical or a non-musical, and this will depend on who is ultimately cast).
UH-OH HERE COMES CHRISTMAS “takes a funny, heartwarming, and often poignant look at the struggle to find the spirit of the holidays amid the avalanche of commercialism, stress, and chaos that crashes down every December.” This is primarily a storytelling piece, with all cast members playing multiple roles.
Show dates will be December 9-10 and 16-18 at 7:30 pm. Matinees will be at 2:00 pm on December 10 and December 18. Performances will take place at First United Methodist Church of Alabaster.
Any questions can be sent to the director at rachael.upton@southcitytheatre.com .UH-OH HERE COMES CHRISTMAS is written by Robert Fulghum & conceived/adapted by Ernest Zulia and David Caldwell. It is produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois.
Announcing Our 2021-2022 Season
South City Theatre bringing you a mixture of audience favorites and new (to us) pieces. Our 21st season will include six plays, one musical, one musical review, and our ACTFest competition piece. There may even be a surprise or two along the way.
Please note the location of each production as many of our shows will be touring this year.
Night of January 16th by Ayn Rand, directed by Donna Williamson, sponsored by the Shelby County Bar Association. Performances at Shelby County Courthouse, Columbiana October 8 – 10. Performances at Pelham Municipal Courtroom on October 14 – 17.
Special Fundraiser Event: MTI’s All Together Now! A Global Event Celebrating Local Theatre* Directed by Michele Santiago.Performances at The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, 858 Kent Dairy Rd, Alabaster, AL 35007, November 12, 13 and 15 at 7:30 pm and a matinee on Sunday, November 14, at 2:00 pm.
Uh-Oh, Here Comes Christmas. Based on the books by Robert Fulghum. Adapted by Ernest Zulia and David Caldwell. Music and lyrics by David Caldwell. Directed by Rachael Upton. In collaboration with Alabaster First United Methodist Church. Performances at Alabaster First United Methodist Church December 9 – 11 and December 16 – 18.
ACTFest 2021-2022 Entry: Matt and Ben* by Mindy Kaling and Brenda Withers. Directed by Donna Williamson. South City Theatre’s entry into ACTFest 2021-2022. Benefit performances will be in January at South City Theatre. ACTFest performance will be held at Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa the weekend of January 14 – 15, 2022.
Panache by Don Gordon, directed by Michael BridgesPerformances at South City Theatre on January 27, 28, 29 & 30; February 3, 4, 5, and 6. Performances at Homewood Library on February 11 & 12.
The Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. Directed by Lisa Ponder. Performances at South City Theatre April 21 – 24 and April 28 – May 1.
The Course Acting Showcase by Michael Green. Directed by Daniel Strickland. Performances at South City Theatre in June.
Seussical Music by STEPHEN FLAHERTY, Lyrics by LYNN AHRENS, Book by LYNN AHRENS and STEPHEN FLAHERTY, Co-Conceived by LYNN AHRENS, STEPHEN FLAHERTY, and ERIC IDLE. Based on the Works of DR. SEUSS. Directed by Jessie Kisor. Performances will be in late July.
The Sweet Delilah Swim Club by Jones, Hope, Whooten. Directed by Rachael Upton. Performances at South City Theatre August 18-21 and August 25-28.
South City Theatre is Going to Court!
Join us in October when South City Theatre travels to the historic Shelby County Courthouse and the Pelham Municipal Courtroom for the trial of the century! Karen Andre is accused of murdering her former boss and lover, Bjorn Faulkner. You, the audience, will decide.
Performances at the Shelby County Courthouse, 112 North Main Street, Columbiana, AL, will be October 8 & 9 at 7:30 and October 10 at 2:00.
Performances at the Pelham Municipal Courtroom, 32 Phillip Davis Street, Pelham, AL, will be October 14, 15 & 16 at 7:30 and October 17 at 2:00.
Tickets are $16 for adults and $13 for students (under 18) and seniors (over 60). They may be purchased online at southcitytheatre.com or reserved by calling (205) 621-2128. The production is sponsored by the Shelby County Bar Association. Shelby County Bar members should call the Bar Association to purchase tickets. Masks will be required for all attendees.
Night of January 16th is a theatrical play by Russian-American author Ayn Rand, inspired by the death of the “Match King”, Ivar Kreuger. The jury is chosen from members of the audience. Is Karen guilty of murdering her former lover in a fit of jealousy? Did Karen’s new lover kill Faulkner? Was someone blackmailing Karen? Was Faulkner’s death the result of a conspiracy? Did Faulkner commit suicide? The case is presented then the jury is tasked with returning a verdict of innocent or guilty.
Directed by Donna Stinson Williamson, the play stars Lara Alvis, Michelle Vercher, Rhett Barnett, Bill Nixon, Tara Bennett, Meredith Carpenter, Tyler Costley, Thomas Robinson, Madelyn Harbison, Sharon Morgan, Katie Hamff, Jon Curren, Leslie Price and Michael Wilbanks.
For more information contact Donna Williamson at ad@southcitytheatre.com (205.907.6893) or Lisa Ponder at lisa.ponder@southcitytheatre.com (205.402.8780)
Night of January 16th
South City Theatre presents The Night of January 16 th , October 8 & 9 at 7:30 and October 10 at 2:00. This will be performed at the Shelby County Courthouse, 112 North Main Street, Columbiana, AL. It will also be performed October 14, 15 & 16 at 7:30 and October 17 at 2:00. These shows will be performed at the Pelham Municipal Courtroom, 32 Phillip Davis Street, Pelham, AL. Tickets are $16 for adults and $13 for students (under 18) and seniors (over 60). They may be purchased online at southcitytheatre.com or reserved by calling (205) 621-2128. Shelby County Bar members should call the Bar Association to purchase tickets. The play is sponsored by the Shelby County Bar Association. Masks will be required for all attendees.
Night of January 16th is a theatrical play by Russian-American author Ayn Rand, inspired by the death of the “Match King”, Ivar Kreuger. Set in a courtroom during a murder trial, an unusual feature of the play is that members of the audience are chosen to play the jury. The court hears the case of Karen Andre, a former assistant and lover of businessman Bjorn Faulkner, of whose murder she is accused. However, the deceased himself, Bjorn Faulkner, is also on trial. To the world, he was a startlingly successful international tycoon, head of a vast financial empire. To Karen Andre, he was a god-like hero to be served with her mind, soul and body. To his aristocratic widow, Nancy Lee Faulkner, he was an elemental force of nature to be tamed. The play does not directly portray the events leading to Faulkner’s death; instead the jury must rely on character testimony to decide whether Andre is guilty. The play’s ending depends on the verdict.
Directed by Donna Stinson Williamson, the play stars Lara Alvis, Michelle Vercher, Rhett Barnett, Bill Nixon, Tara Bennett, Meredith Carpenter, Tyler Costley, Thomas Robinson, Madelyn Harbison, Sharon Morgan, Katie Hamff, Jon Curren, Leslie Price and Michael Wilbanks.
Auditions – All Together Now!
South City Theatre is excited to announce Auditions for Musical Theatre International’s All Together Now! A Global Event Celebrating Local Theatre. The production will be directed by Michele Santiago. Performance dates are November 12 – 15, 2021.
Audition are now open for VIDEO SUBMISSIONS. Looking for singers that dance, dancers that sing, actors that act like they can sing and dance (kinda – enthusiasm goes a long way!) We are also looking for guitarists and any instrumentalists that can rock out! What you need: All submissions should include 16 bars of a song that shows you off in the best way possible. In addition, please add about 30 seconds of a dance (any dance).All video submissions should be submitted via email to michele.santiago@steelcitymenschorus.org no later than Sunday, September 19, 2021. In-person auditions will be announced at a later date. All in-person auditionees will be required to wear a mask and present proof of Covid-19 vaccination. Those cast will be required to present proof of Covid-19 vaccination and will be required to be masked during rehearsals.
UPDATE: In-person call for GUITAR PLAYERS will be held September 22 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Hoover Library. Contact Michele Santiago at michele.santiago@steelcitymenschorus.org to schedule a time slot.
Featuring Songs by (in alphabetical order):
Lynn Ahrens • Kristen Anderson-Lopez • Benny Andersson • Billie Joe Armstrong • Howard Ashman • Sara Bareilles • Lionel Bart • Jerry Bock • Leslie Bricusse • Jason Robert Brown • Johnny Burke • Martin Charnin • Mindi Dickstein • Anthony Drewe • Jack Feldman • Stephen Flaherty • Matthew Gerrard • Zina Goldrich • Green Day • Sheldon Harnick • David Hein • Marcy Heisler • Jason Howland • Herbert Kretzmer • Jonathan Larson • Alan Jay Lerner • Frank Loesser • Frederick Loewe • Robert Lopez • Alan Menken • Tim Minchin • Robbie Nevil • Anthony Newley • Benj Pasek • Justin Paul • Tim Rice • Irene Sankoff • Dick Scanlan • Claude Michel Schönberg • Stephen Schwartz • Marc Shaiman • Richard M. Sherman • Robert B. Sherman • Glenn Slater • Stephen Sondheim • George Stiles • Charles Strouse • Jeanine Tesori • Björn Ulvaeus • Jimmy Van Heusen • Frank Wildhorn • Scott Wittman
ALL TOGETHER NOW!
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.co.uk • www.mtishows.com • www.mtishows.com.au
Coming Attractions: Summer Shorts
South City Theatre will present a series of one acts August 12-14, 2021, at 7:30 PM and August 15, 2021, at 2:00 PM. Performance will be held at the theatre (2969 Pelham Parkway Suites, J-K, Pelham, AL 35124). Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased by click here or by calling 205.621.2128 and leaving a message.
Point of View by Bruce Kane, directed by Steven Ross.
Nothing is what it seems when a three-minute conversation in which a man seems to be trying very hard to reconcile with a reluctant lover, turns out, in the end, to be nothing of the sort.
A Pair of Lunatics by W. R. Walkes , directed by Steven Ross.
He and She meet for the first time in a lunatic asylum and each mistakes the other for an inmate. An old stand-by that’s always fun!
Clark and Bruce by Bruce Kane, directed by Katy Walker.
A couple of retired superheroes swap stories about their careers, the women in their life, aging, the proliferation of caped crusaders, fading powers and the value of never looking back.
The Last Comedienne by Chris McKerracher, directed by Sarah Coffee.
Three female comics vie for the $100,000 prize in the National Comedienne Joke-Off. Between their 5-minute gigs they share why they do comedy and what the prize would mean to their lives.
Auditions for Summer Shorts
South City Theatre will be holding auditions on July 25, 2021 at 3:00 PM and July 26, 2021 at 7:00 PM for four one act plays. Roles are available for up to 5 men and 5 women, ages 21 and up. Performances will be August 12-15, 2021. This is a great opportunity for new actors to get their feet wet.For more information email info@southcitytheatre.com
Point of View by Bruce Kane, directed by Steven Ross.
One female/One male
Nothing is what it seems when a three-minute conversation in which a man seems to be trying very hard to reconcile with a reluctant lover, turns out, in the end, to be nothing of the sort. Cast: 1 female/1 male
A Pair of Lunatics by W. R. Walkes , directed by Steven Ross.
He and She meet for the first time in a lunatic asylum and each mistakes the other for an inmate. An old stand-by that’s always fun!Cast: 1 female/1 male.
Clark and Bruce by Bruce Kane, directed by Katy Walker.
A couple of retired superheroes swap stories about their careers, the women in their life, aging, the proliferation of caped crusaders, fading powers and the value of never looking back.Cast: 2 males/1 female
The Last Comedienne by Chris McKerracher, directed by Sarah Coffee.
Three female comics vie for the $100,000 prize in the National Comedienne Joke-Off. Between their 5-minute gigs they share why they do comedy and what the prize would mean to their lives. Characters: Brock Benton – Master of Ceremonies. Fanny “Granny” Foote – A beloved, long time comic on “the circuit”. Mercedes Ellington – Bitter veteran of the circuit wanting to escape it. Eleanor Brown – Newcomer to the circuit hoping to jumpstart her comedy career.