Bill Nixon, a native Floridian, was born to play an attorney! Before retirement, he was a medicinal chemistry professor, but he missed his calling. Maybe all those years in the classroom prepared him for a legal career. With many years of performance under his belt, South City is thrilled to have him as a regular on our stage. Will his client, Karen Andre, be set free or will she spend the rest of her life in prison?
Meet the Cast of Night of January 16th: Katie Hamff
Katie Hamff is a newcomer to South City. While she may enjoy cooking and cuddling with her new kitten, onstage, she is a Southern vixen. Is she complicit in the death of her husband? This question will be answered if you come see the show.
Meet the Cast from Night of January 16th: Jon Curren
Jon Curren is an R.N. at UAB Hospital by day. This is Jon’s second show at SCT. Come and see Jon’s “other side” as he plays a dastardly bank president in the “Night of January 16th.”
Meet the Cast from Night of January 16th: Rhett Barnett
Rhett Barnett is quickly making a name for himself at South City Theatre. His drive and passion for theatre has been a welcome addition to our stage. We are so happy to have his rambunctious personality shining through in this leading role. His love of the limelight in the upcoming production of “Night of January 16th” is a perfect fit for this role.
Meet The Cast from Night of January 16th: Tara Bennet
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.