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Coming Attractions: Summer Shorts

Summer Shorts
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.

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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.

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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

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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

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Become a South City Patron Player!

SCT is inaugurating an Individual Donor Program, and we’d love to have you join us!  “Community Theatre occupies a peculiarly important position in the American theater picture…. It engages more people in theatrical activity, albeit part-time, than all the rest of the American theatre put together, including schools and colleges.” — Theatre in America: Appraisal and Challenge

Founded in 1999 by Alan and Francie Gardner, South City Theatre is Pelham’s own 501 (3) (c) non-profit community theatre dedicated to bringing quality theatre and theatre education to Pelham, and to our surrounding Shelby County communities. While challenging the minds of our audiences, strengthening the skills of the production members, and building upon natural talents and abilities, South City Theatre provides entertaining productions to our audiences and educational workshops for our students.

How can you be a part of our community?

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Our Future’s So Bright We Have to Wear Shades

A little about how we got to where we are today…

Alan Gardner, co-founder and original Artistic Director of SCT, passed the reins to Sue Ellen Gerrells in May, 2012. Mike Gerrells was named Facilities Manager and Technical Director. The Gerrells bring energy, passion, and expertise to South City Theatre. Sue Ellen, an award-winning actress and director, is the former Executive Director for the Alabama Conference of Theatre and currently serves as an Ambassador for the American Association of Community Theatre. In 2016 she is the Chair of both Alabama and the Southeastern Theatre Conference’s Community Festivals. Mike is a past-president of The Seasoned Performers, Alabama’s only senior adult theatre and works as set construction consultant for City Equity Theatre in Birmingham. Under the leadership of president, Dianne Daniels, SCT’s board promises great things for the organization’s future.

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