84 Charing Cross Road Program
Wetumpka Depot Players Bring 84 Charing Cross Road to SCT
South City Theatre is proud to welcome the Wetumpka Depot Players production of 84 Charing Cross Road to Pelham.
84 Charing Cross Road is the charming story of two strangers who connect through letter writing over a twenty-year period. Based on a true story, the production features a struggling New York playwright who begins a correspondence in 1949 with the manager of a London antiquarian bookstore, located at the address of the show’s title. Bright humored and affectionate, the play gives audiences a glimpse of post war America and London as the two progress from business acquaintances to dear friends.Depot Artistic Director, Kristy Meanor, will play the role of Helene Hanff and Scott Page, will play the role of Frank Doel.
” We are excited to bring this intimate and charming show to our audiences. It’s been fun to go back to this time period when a relationship was built on letter writing,” said Meanor. “Scott and I have had fun exploring this world when life was slower without the instant communication means we enjoy today. Polar opposites, Frank and Helene’s first communications were based on discussion of books but eventually it led to more intimate discussions of their worlds. It’s such a tender, moving story and it also gives us a glimpse into the world during this 22-year span of history. It’s fun to time travel on stage as the sound cues transition from the Andrews Sisters to the Beatles!”
Performances are May 21 and 22 at 7:30 PM, and May 23 at 2:00 PM. Seating is limited and reservations are required.Masks are strongly encouraged inside of the theatre and seating will be distanced.Tickets are $16 for general admission and $13 for Seniors/students up to 18.For tickets visit https://www.southcitytheatre.com/get-tickets/ or call 205.821.2128
Back for One Performance: Collected Stories, May 16, 2021
South City Theatre will present an encore performance of Collected Stories by Donald Margulies.
The production, directed by Pat Yates and starring Sue Ellen Gerrells and Ashley Richardson, is South City Theatre’s entry into the AACTFest 2021 Virtual Festival. SCT will stage one encore performance on May 16 at 2 PM in the theatre, 2969 Pelham Parkway, Suite J, Pelham Alabama. Seating is limited to 18 persons per performance to maintain social distancing. Masks are required and will be provided as needed.Tickets at $16 General Admission and $13 for Seniors over 60 or Students under 18 are available online at https://www.southcitytheatre.com/get-tickets/
TICKETS ARE BY PRE-PAID RESERVATION ONLY. For more information, call the box office at 205.621.2128.
Stories looks at how time, truth, and art change people and their interactions—not just with each other, but also with themselves.
To learn more about AACTFest visit https://aact.org/aactfest-2021
SCT IS GOING NATIONAL!
BIG NEWS!! South City Theatre, Pelham has been selected by the American Association of Community Theatre to participate in this year’s virtual national festival: AACTFest 2021! For more info or to register for this event, go to https://aact.org/aactfest-2021
AACTFest 2021 is the culmination of a two-year cycle of community theatre productions across the country–with 12 selected to perform as part of the national festival–plus educational workshops, social events, and networking opportunities, all ending with a festival awards presentation.
Congratulations to Director Pat Yates, Performers Sue Ellen Gerrells and Ashley Richardson, Stage Manager Donna Williamson, Lighting Designer Lisa Ponder, Lighting, Props Manager Sharon Morgan, and Set Design by Dan Strickland with help of Mike Gerrells and Ed Yates.
See the show live before we go!!!
Current Attraction: Collected Stories
South City Theatre, Pelham will stage 4 public performances of their 60 minute festival cutting—COLLECTED STORIES—on April 22, 23, and 24 at 7:30 pm and April 25 at 2 pm in our theatre, 2969 Pelham Parkway, Suite J, Pelham Alabama. Seating is limited to 18 persons per performance to maintain social distancing. Tickets at $16 General Admission and $13 for Seniors over 60 or Students under 18 are available online at: https://www.southcitytheatre.com/get-tickets/ No reservations will be accepted because of the limited seating.
Directed by Pat Yates and featuring award-winning actresses, Sue Ellen Gerrells and Ashley Richardson, COLLECTED STORIES is South City’s entry in this year’s American Association of Community Theatre’s national festival: AACTFest 2021. Twelve productions will be selected from a field of 39 to be filmed and presented at this year’s virtual festival. Local audiences will be treated to live performances of South City Theatre’s entry, marking the first live performance at the Pelham theatre in over a year!
Stories looks at how time, truth, and art change people and their interactions—not just with each other, but also with themselves.
South City Elects New Officers
President Dianne Rowe stepped down from her duties this month but was elected to stay on the board. Dianne has made a major contribution to the theatre since its early days, and we are thankful for her service in the past and her future contributions.
Lisa Ponder has been elected President.
Rachael Pike Upton has been elected Vice President
Sue Ellen Gerrells has been elected to the board.
Current Attraction: Santa’s Workshop Got Talent
South City Theatre presents a virtual Christmas Delight on Friday, December 18 @ 7:20 p.m. and Saturday, December 19 @ 1:50 p.m. To access the link for this production, which uses the Zoom platform, send an email with your preferred date to
info@southcitytheatre.com
We will reply with link for the performance a way you can include a donation for your tickets.
It’s just days before Christmas at Santa’s Workshop and a big blizzard has snowed everybody in! But there’s still work to be done — like getting the elves and reindeer in the proper holiday spirit with song, dance, and big belly laughs. So, elf hosts Holly Daze and Mistletoe Merryman decide the North Pole’s annual talent show must go on… line!
Mrs. Claus, the pun-loving Ruby the Red-Lipped Reindeer, and Old St. Nick himself join the hosts online to help judge this reality TV spoof. Bitterly cold Jack Frost and Snow Queen hack their way into the contest, but even they can’t take the warmth and good spirit out of this friendly competition!
Directed by Emily Hoppe.
2020-21 Magical Mystery Tour Planned
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.